Best driving roads near Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne sits within a two-hour radius of some of Australia's most-driven roads. The Black Spur, Reefton Spur, Mount Donna Buang Road and the Great Ocean Road all fall inside weekend range, with the Yarra Valley and the Dandenongs sitting even closer.
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Yea Road
NSWSecondary1 km38.6 km away8.9RQS - 02
Doctors Creek Road
NSWUnclassified1 km60.3 km away8.7RQS - 03
Lockwood Road
NSWSecondary0 km128.6 km away8.6RQS - 04
Bendigo - Murchison Road
NSWSecondary1 km132.9 km away8.2RQS - 05
Taggerty - Thornton Road
NSWSecondary1 km94.5 km away8.2RQS
The Yarra Ranges run north-east from the city and carry the majority of Victoria's top-scored driving roads. Further south the Great Ocean Road threads 240 km of coastal corners between Torquay and Warrnambool. Ballarat and Daylesford sit ninety minutes to the north-west with their own network of ridgeline roads through old goldfields country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best driving roads near Melbourne?+
Contour's top three scored roads near Melbourne are Yea Road (NSW, RQS 8.9/10, 38.6 km away); Doctors Creek Road (NSW, RQS 8.7/10, 60.3 km away); Lockwood Road (NSW, RQS 8.6/10, 128.6 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.
How far should I drive from Melbourne to find a great road?+
The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Yea Road, about 38.6 km from Melbourne. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.
Are there good motorcycle roads near Melbourne?+
Yes. Yea Road scores 8.8/10 for motorcycles and sits 38.6 km from Melbourne. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.
When is the best time to drive near Melbourne?+
Alpine roads to the east close from June to October; everything listed here is drivable year-round except after serious wet-weather events.
Scores are based on road geometry, surface quality, traffic density, and crash history. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.