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Baden Powell Drive

NSWUnclassified road4.2 km15 segments
4.8Sports
4.2 kmTotal length
15Segments
15Grey spot segments
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Baden Powell Drive is a 4 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
4.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.1/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 15 segments
Fair (4-6)80%Poor (<4)20%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 5.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
7.3
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 15 segments
15
Grey spots

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

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure57%
Night driving risk73%
Wind exposure59%
Sun glare risk64%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments
Top 24 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#110762051Paved0.27 km5.28.08.9#108817003-0.22 km5.15.35.1#110664559Paved0.45 km5.17.98.5#110664558Paved0.36 km5.17.88.5#110664549Paved0.62 km5.07.78.4#110664557Paved0.59 km4.97.68.2#110664556Paved0.38 km4.97.58.3#110664551Paved0.56 km4.87.48.2#110664550Paved0.21 km4.87.48.1#110664554Paved0.35 km4.87.38.1#110664555Paved0.42 km4.67.07.9#108817004-0.05 km4.44.64.7#110664552Paved0.15 km4.36.67.5#110664553Paved0.16 km4.36.57.5#110762050Paved0.04 km4.36.47.5#109362945-0.06 km4.24.34.5#109454122Unpaved0.33 km4.06.54.0#110762048Paved0.05 km4.06.07.2#109454123Unpaved0.45 km4.06.34.0#110762049Paved0.08 km4.05.97.1#108834102Unpaved0.29 km2.46.04.0#108834099Unpaved0.23 km2.46.04.0#108834100Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#108834101Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/baden-powell-drive-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Baden Powell Drive?+

Baden Powell Drive is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Baden Powell Drive sealed?+

Yes. Baden Powell Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Baden Powell Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Baden Powell Drive scores 7.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Baden Powell Drive in a caravan?+

With care. Baden Powell Drive scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Baden Powell Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Baden Powell Drive scores 8.1/10 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 Baden Powell Drive?+

Contour has identified 15 grey spots on Baden Powell Drive - 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: 21 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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