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Albert River Road

VICUnclassified road27.0 km60 segments95
2.4Sports
27.0 kmTotal length
60Segments
66Grey spot segments
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Albert River Road is a 27 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 60 segments
Fair (4-6)35%Poor (<4)65%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 4.7

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed34%Unsealed66%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.6
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 60 segments· 13 years of data
66
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.4/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure67%
Night driving risk73%
Wind exposure64%
Sun glare risk76%
Wildlife strike risk15%

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

Segments
Top 66 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#109638206Paved0.65 km5.48.39.1#109638208Paved0.43 km5.38.39.0#109638205Paved0.46 km5.38.39.0#109638207Paved0.45 km5.38.39.0#109638211Paved0.18 km5.38.29.0#109404565Paved0.65 km5.38.18.9#109638209Paved0.65 km5.38.18.9#109404571Paved0.47 km5.28.08.8#109404567Paved0.49 km5.17.98.8#109404564Paved0.49 km5.17.98.5#109638210Paved0.13 km5.17.88.7#109404566Paved0.11 km5.17.88.7#109075137Paved0.65 km4.87.38.1#109404569Paved0.65 km4.77.28.1#109075139Paved0.65 km4.77.28.1#109075141Paved0.43 km4.77.28.1#109075135Paved0.54 km4.77.28.0#109075134Paved0.16 km4.77.18.0#109075136Paved0.12 km4.77.18.0#109404570Paved0.09 km4.66.98.0#109404568Paved0.20 km4.56.87.7#109075140Paved0.08 km4.46.67.7#109075138Paved0.38 km4.06.06.7#109075142Paved0.03 km3.95.97.0#109404563Paved0.06 km3.85.67.0#109440558Paved0.02 km3.85.67.0#109440559Paved0.12 km3.65.36.5#109440557Paved0.03 km3.65.36.5#109440565-0.04 km3.04.75.4#109440570-0.02 km2.94.65.3#108599079Unpaved0.59 km2.46.04.0#108599070Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#109473333Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#109473337Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#109440566Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108599085Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0#109440562Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#109473336Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#109440564Unpaved0.22 km2.44.54.0#108599071Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108599073Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108599075Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108599076Unpaved0.59 km2.46.04.0#108599077Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108599078Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#108599080Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#108599081Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#108599083Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108599084Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108599086Unpaved0.58 km2.46.04.0#108599087Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0#108599088Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#108599090Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#108599091Unpaved0.28 km2.46.04.0#109473338Unpaved0.15 km2.46.04.0#108599074Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109440563Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#109440569Unpaved0.04 km2.45.04.0#109440567Unpaved0.29 km2.46.04.0#109440568Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108599089Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#109473332Unpaved0.61 km2.46.04.0#108599082Unpaved0.51 km2.46.04.0#109473335Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109473334Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108599072Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/albert-river-road-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Albert River Road?+

Albert River Road is approximately 27 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Albert River Road sealed?+

Yes. Albert River Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Albert River Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Albert River Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Albert River Road in a caravan?+

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

Are there any dangerous sections on Albert River Road?+

Contour has identified 66 grey spots on Albert River Road - sections 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: 22 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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