Banes Road

SAResidential road0.3 km2 segments

7.7Sports

0.3 kmTotal length

2Segments

2Grey spot segments

Banes Road is a 0 km sealed residential street in South Australia, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Excellent (8+)50%Good (6-8)50%

Sports score IQR: 7.5 - 7.9

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

8.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 2 segments

Grey spots

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

Segments

Top 2 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104037878Asphalt0.15 km8.18.28.3 #104037879Asphalt0.15 km7.37.27.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Banes Road?+

Banes Road is approximately 0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Banes Road sealed?+

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

Is Banes Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Banes Road scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Banes Road in a caravan?+

With care. Banes Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Banes Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Banes Road scores 8.0/10 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 Banes Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Banes 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: 23 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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