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Beacon Road

QLDTertiary road2.8 km19 segments
4.2Sports
7.8Safety
2.8 kmTotal length
19Segments

Beacon Road is a 2.8 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo
4.2/10
SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna
5.7/10
MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche
7.0/10
EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia
5.4/10
4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada
5.0/10
VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido
Distribuzione qualità dei tratti
Punteggio Sport - 19 tratti
Eccellente (8+)5%Buono (6-8)5%Discreto (4-6)42%Scarso (<4)47%

IQR punteggio Sport: 3.7 - 4.7

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Dettaglio del punteggio
Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti
Manto
10.0
Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.
Tortuosità
0.2
Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.
Velocità
7.0
Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.
Classe stradaTertiary road
9.0
Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.
Traffico
9.0
Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.
Dislivello
7.0
Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.
Road intel
Wet riskModerate
Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.
Night riskPresent
Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.
Wind exposureHigh
Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.
Sun glarePresent
East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.
Quando questa strada è rischiosa?
Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

8%

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

30%

Basato su 24 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Ambiente stradale
Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima
Esposizione strada bagnata45%
Rischio guida notturna61%
Esposizione al vento61%
Rischio abbagliamento solare87%
Rischio impatto fauna11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
3.67IRI m/km

Coverage: 5% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/beacon-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Beacon%20Road&state=QLDSearch roads by name

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 Beacon Road?+

Beacon Road is approximately 2.8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Beacon Road sealed?+

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

Is Beacon Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Beacon Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Beacon Road in a caravan?+

With care. Beacon Road scores 5.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Beacon Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Beacon Road scores 7.0/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 26 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.