Dalmeny Drive

NSWResidential road0.8 km4 segments

6.4Sports

7.9Safety

0.8 kmTotal length

4Segments

Dalmeny Drive is a 850 m sealed residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 4 segments

Good (6-8)50%Fair (4-6)50%

Sports score IQR: 5.8 - 7.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

5.7

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classResidential road

3.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

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 exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure47%

Night driving risk52%

Wind exposure58%

Sun glare risk32%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

Top 44 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#155552476Asphalt0.29 km9.29.19.2 #153001006Asphalt0.48 km9.08.99.0 #153001005Asphalt0.40 km9.08.99.0 #152886463Asphalt0.38 km8.88.78.9 #155552485Asphalt0.34 km8.58.48.5 #152886460Asphalt0.36 km8.38.28.3 #153107425Paved0.12 km7.97.88.0 #153107424Paved0.16 km7.87.78.0 #152886465Asphalt0.17 km7.67.47.6 #153209102Paved0.48 km7.67.67.6 #153107483Paved0.12 km7.57.47.7 #153054598Asphalt0.12 km7.57.57.8 #153107479Paved0.13 km7.47.27.6 #153001007Asphalt0.11 km7.37.07.5 #153001004Asphalt0.05 km7.26.97.6 #153209104Paved0.16 km7.07.07.2 #152886464Asphalt0.18 km7.06.77.1 #153107426Paved0.07 km7.06.87.4 #153107480Paved0.07 km7.06.87.1 #152886459Asphalt0.44 km6.86.57.1 #152886458Asphalt0.41 km6.86.57.1 #155552483Asphalt0.07 km6.66.37.2 #155552481Asphalt0.12 km6.56.16.8 #153107485Paved0.01 km6.46.27.0 #153054753Asphalt0.06 km6.46.06.8 #155552479Asphalt0.05 km6.46.06.8 #153107484Paved0.07 km6.25.96.6 #153107427Paved0.07 km6.25.96.6 #153107618Paved0.14 km6.15.96.4 #152886462Asphalt0.10 km6.15.76.3 #152886461Asphalt0.16 km6.15.76.3 #152886457Paved0.02 km6.05.56.1 #153107617Paved0.04 km5.95.76.2 #153209103Paved0.07 km5.85.76.4 #153209101Paved0.14 km5.75.56.3 #154088233Paved0.12 km4.77.18.1 #154088236Paved0.08 km3.85.66.5 #154088234Paved0.03 km3.85.66.9 #153107471Paved0.14 km3.75.46.6 #153107470Paved0.06 km3.75.46.6 #153107472Paved0.08 km3.55.26.2 #154088235Paved0.04 km3.55.26.2 #154088232Paved0.07 km3.55.26.2 #154088237Paved0.02 km3.45.05.9

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Dalmeny Drive?+

Dalmeny Drive is approximately 850 m long.

Is Dalmeny Drive sealed?+

Yes. Dalmeny Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Dalmeny Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Dalmeny Drive scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Dalmeny Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Dalmeny Drive scores 6.8/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Dalmeny Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Dalmeny Drive scores 6.8/10 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: 11 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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