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Acheron Way

VICSecondary road29.2 km58 segments
6.7Sports
7.0Safety
29.2 kmTotal length
58Segments
11Recorded crashes
1Grey spot segments
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Acheron Way is a 29 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.8/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and solid surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Punteggi per veicolo
6.7/10
SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna
7.9/10
MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche
6.7/10
EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia
8.8/10
4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada
5.7/10
VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido
Distribuzione qualità dei tratti
Punteggio Sport - 58 tratti
Eccellente (8+)52%Buono (6-8)0%Discreto (4-6)48%

IQR punteggio Sport: 4.0 - 9.5

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed99%Unsealed1%
Dettaglio del punteggio
Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti
Manto
7.6
Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.
Tortuosità
9.4
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 stradaSecondary road
8.0
Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.
Traffico
10.0
Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.
Dislivello
9.3
Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.
Road intel
Grey spots1 of 58 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
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 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.
Storico incidenti
Aggregato su 58 tratti· 13 anni di dati
11
Incidenti totali
0
Vittime
5
Feriti gravi
1
Zone grigie

Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?
Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

4%

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

0%

Basato su 13 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 bagnata59%
Rischio guida notturna61%
Esposizione al vento60%
Rischio abbagliamento solare51%
Rischio impatto fauna16%

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

Segments
Top 62 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#144110305Asphalt0.65 km9.59.69.5#145136934Asphalt0.65 km9.59.69.5#144110313Asphalt0.65 km9.59.69.5#144110304Asphalt0.65 km9.59.69.5#144110325Asphalt0.50 km9.59.59.4#144110327Asphalt0.50 km9.59.59.4#144110310Asphalt0.58 km9.59.59.4#144110302Asphalt0.35 km9.59.59.4#144110324Asphalt0.50 km9.59.59.4#144110306Asphalt0.65 km9.59.59.4#144110309Asphalt0.41 km9.59.59.4#144110312Asphalt0.65 km9.59.59.4#144110307Asphalt0.65 km9.59.59.4#144110311Asphalt0.63 km9.59.59.4#144110323Asphalt0.65 km9.59.59.4#144111066Asphalt0.46 km9.59.59.4#144110303Asphalt0.65 km9.59.59.4#144110315Asphalt0.65 km9.19.19.2#144110321Asphalt0.41 km9.09.08.9#144110308Asphalt0.49 km9.09.08.9#144110314Asphalt0.39 km9.09.08.9#144110322Asphalt0.45 km9.09.08.9#144110319Asphalt0.38 km8.98.99.0#144110320Asphalt0.37 km8.68.58.6#144110316Asphalt0.50 km8.48.48.5#144110318Asphalt0.53 km8.38.38.4#144110326Asphalt0.26 km8.28.28.3#144110328Asphalt0.26 km8.28.18.3#144110317Asphalt0.65 km8.18.08.2#144235586Asphalt0.11 km8.07.88.2#144404222Asphalt0.05 km7.87.68.0#145136935Asphalt0.10 km7.27.07.7#144143607Asphalt0.07 km7.16.97.6#145136933Asphalt0.02 km6.86.57.1#144747020Compacted0.08 km4.06.54.0#145154106Gravel0.40 km4.06.54.0#144143630Compacted0.15 km4.06.54.0#144143619Compacted0.65 km4.06.54.0#144143608Compacted0.37 km4.06.54.0#144143613Compacted0.43 km4.06.54.0#144143611Compacted0.42 km4.06.54.0#144143618Compacted0.65 km4.06.54.0#144143628Compacted0.30 km4.06.54.0#144143627Compacted0.62 km4.06.54.0#144143622Compacted0.65 km4.06.54.0#144143629Compacted0.50 km4.06.54.0#144143620Compacted0.65 km4.06.54.0#144143623Compacted0.65 km4.06.54.0#144143625Compacted0.45 km4.06.54.0#144143621Compacted0.65 km4.06.54.0#144143626Compacted0.65 km4.06.54.0#144143615Compacted0.37 km4.06.54.0#144143609Compacted0.40 km4.06.54.0#144143617Compacted0.50 km4.06.54.0#144143624Compacted0.65 km4.06.54.0#144143614Compacted0.58 km4.06.54.0#144143610Compacted0.38 km4.06.54.0#144143612Compacted0.49 km4.06.54.0#144143616Compacted0.65 km4.06.54.0#144747018Compacted0.45 km4.06.54.0#144747017Compacted0.62 km4.06.54.0#144747019Compacted0.65 km4.06.54.0
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 Acheron Way?+

Acheron Way is approximately 29 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 25 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Acheron Way sealed?+

Yes. Acheron Way is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Acheron Way good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Acheron Way scores 7.9/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Acheron Way in a caravan?+

With care. Acheron Way scores 5.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Acheron Way good for an EV?+

Yes. Acheron Way scores 6.7/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Acheron Way?+

Contour has identified 1 grey spot on Acheron Way - section where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 2 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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