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Barney View Road

NSWUnclassified road9.2 km24 segments
5.3Sports
9.2 kmTotal length
24Segments
24Grey spot segments
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Barney View Road is a 9 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.9/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
5.3/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
8.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.9/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.5/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 24 segments
Fair (4-6)88%Poor (<4)13%

Sports score IQR: 5.0 - 5.3

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
10.0
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 24 segments
24
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
6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure52%
Night driving risk74%
Wind exposure64%
Sun glare risk68%
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
#110675209Asphalt0.46 km5.48.39.1#110675211Asphalt0.36 km5.38.39.0#110675226Asphalt0.42 km5.38.39.0#110675229Asphalt0.41 km5.38.39.0#110675230Asphalt0.41 km5.38.39.0#110675228Asphalt0.54 km5.38.39.0#110675215Asphalt0.27 km5.38.28.9#110675222Asphalt0.48 km5.38.28.9#110675221Asphalt0.52 km5.28.18.9#110675219Asphalt0.50 km5.28.18.9#110675231Asphalt0.39 km5.28.18.9#110675218Asphalt0.19 km5.28.08.8#110675216Asphalt0.48 km5.27.98.8#110675225Asphalt0.32 km5.17.98.7#110675210Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5#110675212Asphalt0.59 km5.17.98.5#110675227Asphalt0.43 km5.17.98.5#110675213Asphalt0.43 km5.17.88.5#110675214Asphalt0.44 km5.17.88.5#110675220Asphalt0.13 km4.87.48.1#110675223Asphalt0.42 km4.87.38.1#110675232Asphalt0.05 km4.67.08.0#110675217Asphalt0.41 km4.56.87.8#110675224Asphalt0.02 km4.46.67.8
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/barney-view-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Barney%20View%20Road&state=NSWSearch roads by name

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 Barney View Road?+

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

Is Barney View Road sealed?+

Yes. Barney View Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Barney View Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Barney View Road scores 8.1/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Barney View Road in a caravan?+

With care. Barney View Road scores 5.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Barney View Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Barney View Road scores 8.9/10 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 Barney View Road?+

Contour has identified 24 grey spots on Barney View 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: 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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