Howard Road

SAUnclassified road2.7 km6 segments

2.4Sports

6.3Safety

2.7 kmTotal length

6Segments

Howard Road is a 2.7 km sealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.1/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and rough surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo

2.4/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

5.6/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

4.0/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

7.1/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

2.6/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 6 tratti

Scarso (<4)100%

IQR punteggio Sport: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed3%Unsealed97%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

3.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

6.2

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

10.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaUnclassified road

8.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

9.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

3.8

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

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.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?

Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

Basato su 10 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 bagnata65%

Rischio guida notturna66%

Esposizione al vento51%

Rischio abbagliamento solare37%

Rischio impatto fauna11%

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

Segments

Top 19 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#139981490Asphalt0.09 km5.65.46.0 #139981489Asphalt0.09 km4.74.45.3 #139873161-0.23 km4.64.84.5 #140093698Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #139959134Unpaved0.48 km2.45.44.0 #140216592Unpaved0.01 km2.44.34.0 #140093695Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0 #140093696Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #140093700Unpaved0.24 km2.44.54.0 #140093694Unpaved0.05 km2.44.34.0 #140216591Unpaved0.02 km2.44.74.0 #139959131Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0 #140069936Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #139959133Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #140093697Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #140069937Unpaved0.01 km2.43.84.0 #140131435Unpaved0.04 km2.44.34.0 #140093699Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0 #139959132Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Howard Road?+

Howard Road is approximately 2.7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Howard Road sealed?+

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

Is Howard Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Howard Road scores 5.6/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Howard Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Howard Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

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Road data last updated: 28 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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