Batchelor Road

NTSecondary road12.5 km29 segments

6.8Sports

12.5 kmTotal length

29Segments

29Grey spot segments

Batchelor Road is a 12 km sealed secondary route in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 29 segments

Excellent (8+)10%Good (6-8)76%Fair (4-6)14%

Sports score IQR: 6.3 - 7.1

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

2.3

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 29 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

7.7/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure37%

Night driving risk41%

Wind exposure48%

Sun glare risk82%

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 29 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#80595768Paved0.36 km8.68.58.4 #80595769Paved0.45 km8.68.48.5 #80595773Paved0.61 km8.38.28.2 #80595772Paved0.44 km7.97.77.8 #80595770Paved0.40 km7.87.57.9 #80595774Paved0.65 km7.87.57.7 #80595779Paved0.64 km7.47.17.4 #80595771Paved0.64 km7.16.87.2 #80595777Paved0.50 km7.06.77.1 #80595788Paved0.58 km6.96.67.0 #80595780Paved0.33 km6.96.57.0 #80595776Paved0.50 km6.86.56.9 #80541649Paved0.30 km6.86.56.9 #80595778Paved0.50 km6.86.46.9 #80595782Paved0.60 km6.86.46.9 #80595775Paved0.24 km6.76.36.8 #80541650Paved0.34 km6.56.26.9 #80595790Paved0.15 km6.56.26.9 #80595781Paved0.60 km6.56.16.7 #80595789Paved0.11 km6.46.16.6 #80595787Paved0.36 km6.46.06.6 #80595783Paved0.37 km6.36.06.5 #80595791Paved0.44 km6.25.86.4 #80595784Paved0.44 km6.25.86.4 #80595785Paved0.50 km6.15.76.4 #80595786Paved0.39 km6.05.56.1 #80595792Paved0.49 km6.05.56.1 #80633777Paved0.42 km5.55.25.9 #80633776Paved0.11 km5.45.05.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/batchelor-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 Batchelor Road?+

Batchelor Road is approximately 12 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Batchelor Road sealed?+

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

Is Batchelor Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Batchelor Road scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Batchelor Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Batchelor Road scores 7.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Batchelor Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Batchelor Road scores 6.9/10 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 Batchelor Road?+

Contour has identified 29 grey spots on Batchelor 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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