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Northwest Road

VICUnclassified road11.6 km28 segments
3.9Sports
8.2Safety
11.6 kmTotal length
28Segments
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Northwest Road is a 12 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo
3.9/10
SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna
5.8/10
MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche
6.6/10
EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia
5.1/10
4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada
4.8/10
VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido
Distribuzione qualità dei tratti
Punteggio Sport - 28 tratti
Discreto (4-6)40%Scarso (<4)60%

IQR punteggio Sport: 3.4 - 4.4

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
2.9
Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.
Velocità
6.9
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
3.6
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 exposureModerate
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.
Ambiente stradale
Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima
Esposizione strada bagnata35%
Rischio guida notturna54%
Esposizione al vento49%
Rischio abbagliamento solare58%
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 28 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#144542449Asphalt0.34 km5.17.98.5#144542448Asphalt0.51 km5.07.78.4#144507733Asphalt0.29 km4.97.58.2#144542467Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1#144542470Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1#144542451Asphalt0.19 km4.67.07.7#144542453Asphalt0.18 km4.56.87.5#144542463Asphalt0.50 km4.36.57.3#144542462Asphalt0.65 km4.26.37.1#144542454Asphalt0.40 km4.26.46.8#144542466Asphalt0.56 km4.16.16.9#144542464Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#144542460Asphalt0.64 km3.55.16.1#144542457Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#144542458Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#144542461Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#144542459Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#144507732Asphalt0.04 km3.45.16.3#144542455Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8#144542472Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8#144542471Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8#144542469Asphalt0.51 km3.44.95.8#144542456Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8#144542452Asphalt0.03 km3.44.95.8#144542473Asphalt0.01 km3.44.95.8#144542468Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8#144542450Asphalt0.22 km3.44.95.8#144542465Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Northwest Road?+

Northwest Road is approximately 12 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 10 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Northwest Road sealed?+

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

Is Northwest Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Northwest Road scores 5.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Northwest Road in a caravan?+

With care. Northwest Road scores 4.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Northwest Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Northwest Road scores 6.6/10 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: 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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