Baringhup West Road

VICTertiary road9.2 km19 segments

3.5Sports

7.9Safety

9.2 kmTotal length

19Segments

19Grey spot segments

Baringhup West Road is a 9 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.2/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 19 segments

Fair (4-6)37%Poor (<4)63%

Sports score IQR: 3.4 - 4.4

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

0.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots19 of 19 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Wet riskModerate

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 exposureModerate

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.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 19 segments

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure34%

Night driving risk48%

Wind exposure48%

Sun glare risk83%

Wildlife strike risk10%

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

Segments

Top 19 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108646907Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6 #108646908Asphalt0.30 km5.17.88.5 #108646904Asphalt0.65 km4.87.48.0 #108646905Asphalt0.47 km4.77.28.1 #108646895Asphalt0.59 km4.56.77.5 #108646896Asphalt0.58 km4.46.67.4 #108646906Asphalt0.07 km4.26.37.4 #108646900Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2 #108646893Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2 #108646897Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2 #108646901Asphalt0.62 km3.55.26.2 #108646903Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2 #108646902Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #108646898Asphalt0.34 km3.45.05.9 #108646894Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #108646892Asphalt0.62 km3.45.05.9 #108646891Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #108646899Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #108646890Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/baringhup-west-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 Baringhup West Road?+

Baringhup West Road is approximately 9 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Baringhup West Road sealed?+

Yes. Baringhup West Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Baringhup West Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Baringhup West Road scores 5.2/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Baringhup West Road in a caravan?+

With care. Baringhup West Road scores 4.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Baringhup West Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Baringhup West Road scores 6.2/10 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 Baringhup West Road?+

Contour has identified 19 grey spots on Baringhup West 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: 24 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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