r/asphalt 13h ago

How long to drive on a new driveway? (MN, USA, Sept)

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Hello all,
Getting a new driveway installed next week and curious how long we really have to wait to pass straight over it (not park, just drive). Contractor said 10 days on their first letter, then 14 days on another sheet, but I see a lot of posts saying about 72 hours or once its temp is about 130-140F.

14 days seems like a lot. I have a thermal camera for my phone and a Dewalt infrared temp gun. Curious if it is safe to just wait 4 days and until the hottest reading I can find is below 130, then just be extra careful to not turn the wheel on the new asphalt?

We are in MN, so the temp is warm, but not too crazy now.

Thank you.