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Murphy Road

QLDResidential road0.7 km2 segments
7.0Sports
0.7 kmTotal length
2Segments
2Grey spot segments

Murphy Road is a 1 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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7-day forecast

Puntajes por vehículo
7.0/10
SPTDeportivoCarreteras asfaltadas, sinuosidad, puertos de montaña
7.3/10
MOTMotoCurvas cerradas, lazadas, carreteras técnicas
6.7/10
VEVEFirme liso, asfaltado, amigo de la autonomía
8.1/10
4x44x4Acceso por grava, aptitud off-road
6.0/10
VANCaravanaAsfalto liso, pendientes suaves, sin puertos empinados
Distribución de calidad de tramos
Puntaje Deportivo - 2 tramos
Bueno (6-8)100%

IQR puntaje Deportivo: 6.8 - 7.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed44%Unsealed56%
Desglose del puntaje
Puntajes medianos de componentes en todos los tramos
Firme
2.5
Calidad mediana del firme. Asfalto liso = 10. Chipseal = 8. Grava = 5.
Sinuosidad
10.0
Sinuosidad mediana. Puntajes más altos significan más curvas por kilómetro.
Velocidad
7.0
Adecuación del límite de velocidad. Punto óptimo a 60-110 km/h.
Clase de víaResidential road
3.0
Clasificación vial. Las autopistas tienen cero. Las vías terciarias tienen 9.
Tráfico
7.0
Densidad de tráfico estimada. Menos tráfico = puntaje más alto.
Desnivel
9.0
Cambio de altitud por kilómetro. Más subida = puntaje más alto.
Road intel
Grey spots2 of 2 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Historial de accidentes
Agregado en 2 tramos
2
Zonas grises

La vinculación de registros de accidentes aún no está disponible para QLD. Las zonas grises son tramos donde la geometría de curvatura no coincide con el límite - se marcan con independencia del historial.

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
6.27IRI m/km

Coverage: 50% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Murphy Road?+

Murphy Road is approximately 1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Murphy Road sealed?+

Yes. Murphy Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Murphy Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Murphy Road scores 7.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Murphy Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Murphy Road scores 6.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Murphy Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Murphy Road scores 6.7/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Murphy Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Murphy Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.