There are so many ways and materials to use for paving a driveway, parking lot, or road. Asphalt is the most preferred out of all of them.
Asphalt is a preferred material for paving since is 100% recyclable. When an asphalt driveway, parking lot, or road is demolished, the removed asphalt is hauled to an asphalt processing plant where it is used to make new and ready-to-go asphalt.
Asphalt is relatively easier to install compared to other paving materials. A local paving company can install a new asphalt driveway in one day and the driveway is ready to use the next day.
There is a superior safety factor. Asphalt provides a smooth ride while providing great wheel traction. Also, the open areas of the asphalt paving allow for water to run off to the sides to prevent water splashing.
As mentioned above, asphalt provides a very smooth and quiet ride reducing road noise.
Durability is another favorite factor, a typical asphalt driveway will last on an average 15 years and with proper care and maintenance, 25 years plus.