Bagot Road

NTSecondary road7.1 km37 segments

6.0Sports

7.1 kmTotal length

37Segments

77Grey spot segments

Bagot Road is a 7 km sealed secondary route in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 37 segments

Excellent (8+)1%Good (6-8)44%Fair (4-6)44%Poor (<4)10%

Sports score IQR: 5.8 - 6.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed95%Unsealed5%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

0.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classSecondary road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 37 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NT. 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

8.3/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure32%

Night driving risk35%

Wind exposure46%

Sun glare risk4%

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 90 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#80585292Asphalt0.41 km8.88.88.8 #80535847Asphalt0.11 km7.67.47.9 #80641437Asphalt0.17 km7.16.97.3 #80625147Asphalt0.13 km6.86.57.2 #80615366Asphalt0.16 km6.76.36.8 #80615722Asphalt0.02 km6.76.37.2 #80625275Asphalt0.03 km6.66.27.1 #80641338Asphalt0.04 km6.56.27.1 #80614156Asphalt0.02 km6.56.27.1 #80631113Paved0.06 km6.56.27.0 #80635878Asphalt0.18 km6.56.16.5 #80625266Asphalt0.27 km6.46.06.6 #80641438Asphalt0.01 km6.46.16.9 #80615364Asphalt0.09 km6.46.06.8 #80615725Asphalt0.02 km6.46.06.8 #80615723Asphalt0.06 km6.46.06.8 #80641436Asphalt0.02 km6.26.06.6 #80615362Asphalt0.36 km6.25.86.4 #80641295Asphalt0.04 km6.25.96.8 #80625387Asphalt0.30 km6.25.86.4 #80625145Asphalt0.09 km6.25.96.6 #80641405Asphalt0.31 km6.25.86.4 #80615361Asphalt0.50 km6.25.86.2 #80535852Asphalt0.52 km6.15.76.4 #80615719Asphalt0.06 km6.15.76.4 #80535855Asphalt0.07 km6.15.76.4 #80615612Asphalt0.13 km6.15.76.3 #80535849Asphalt0.04 km6.15.76.3 #80641431Asphalt0.10 km6.15.76.3 #80641432Asphalt0.03 km6.15.76.3 #80615365Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.2 #80615721Asphalt0.10 km6.15.76.2 #80625149Asphalt0.04 km6.15.86.7 #80535853Asphalt0.57 km6.05.66.1 #80535854Asphalt0.50 km6.05.66.1 #80641353Asphalt0.05 km6.05.76.4 #80615363Asphalt0.01 km6.05.56.1 #80625386Asphalt0.06 km6.05.56.1 #80625388Asphalt0.08 km6.05.56.1 #80535848Asphalt0.06 km6.05.56.1 #80645589Asphalt0.03 km6.05.56.1 #80614159Asphalt0.01 km6.05.56.1 #80535850Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1 #80614160Asphalt0.22 km6.05.56.1 #80641341Asphalt0.01 km6.05.56.1 #80535851Asphalt0.27 km6.05.56.1 #80641337Asphalt0.04 km6.05.56.1 #80635877Asphalt0.02 km6.05.56.1 #80614158Asphalt0.05 km6.05.56.1 #80614157Asphalt0.01 km6.05.56.1 #80615360Asphalt0.03 km6.05.56.1 #80615724Asphalt0.13 km6.05.56.1 #80614161Asphalt0.01 km6.05.56.1 #80641296Asphalt0.10 km5.95.56.3 #80641518Asphalt0.41 km5.85.56.3 #80641434Asphalt0.16 km5.85.56.3 #80593312Asphalt0.10 km5.85.56.3 #80625151Asphalt0.16 km5.85.56.3 #80641516Asphalt0.16 km5.65.25.9 #80614163Asphalt0.34 km5.65.25.9 #80625148Asphalt0.02 km5.65.25.8 #80641433Asphalt0.19 km5.65.25.9 #80614162Asphalt0.21 km5.65.25.9 #80615708Asphalt0.06 km5.55.25.9 #80615707Asphalt0.13 km5.55.25.9 #80641435Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6 #80641517Asphalt0.13 km5.45.05.6 #80625150Asphalt0.02 km5.45.05.6 #80585291Asphalt0.14 km4.36.57.8 #80641343Asphalt0.03 km3.85.67.1 #80556880Paved0.11 km3.75.56.5 #80644096Paved0.23 km3.75.56.6 #80556881Paved0.06 km3.65.36.3 #80641340Asphalt0.01 km3.45.06.1 #80641339Asphalt0.01 km3.45.06.1 #80644095Paved0.02 km3.34.75.7 #80641406Asphalt0.02 km3.24.75.9 #80550722-0.08 km3.23.23.3 #80550716-0.04 km3.03.13.5 #80550717-0.04 km2.92.93.2 #80550721-0.03 km2.82.82.9 #80550714-0.09 km2.62.62.8 #80550718-0.03 km2.62.62.8 #80550712-0.04 km2.62.62.8 #80550710-0.03 km2.62.62.8 #80550720-0.04 km2.62.62.8 #80550713-0.06 km2.62.62.8 #80550715-0.01 km2.52.42.5 #80550711-0.01 km2.52.42.5 #80550719-0.02 km2.52.42.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/bagot-road-ntRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NT'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 Bagot Road?+

Bagot Road is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bagot Road sealed?+

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

Is Bagot Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Bagot Road scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Bagot Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Bagot Road scores 7.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Bagot Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Bagot Road scores 6.3/10 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 Bagot Road?+

Contour has identified 77 grey spots on Bagot 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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