Bathurst Road

NSWTrunk road2.4 km30 segmentsA32

4.3Sports

7.0Safety

2.4 kmTotal length

30Segments

61Grey spot segments

Bathurst Road is a 2 km sealed trunk route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 5.3/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

3.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

2.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 30 segments

Fair (4-6)94%Poor (<4)6%

Sports score IQR: 4.3 - 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

4.0

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

Road classTrunk road

3.0

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

Traffic

3.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 30 segments· 10 years of data

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.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

14%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

22%

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure42%

Night driving risk56%

Wind exposure63%

Sun glare risk98%

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 61 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110634133Asphalt0.20 km9.29.19.2 #110900425Asphalt0.33 km8.68.68.7 #110900424Asphalt0.30 km7.57.57.8 #110900426Asphalt0.18 km7.37.37.7 #110634134Asphalt0.02 km6.86.47.2 #110551467Asphalt0.05 km6.76.36.8 #111482972Asphalt0.05 km6.76.37.2 #111482973Asphalt0.05 km6.76.37.1 #110634132Asphalt0.05 km6.56.16.8 #110666102Paved0.05 km6.36.26.7 #110938879Asphalt0.03 km6.05.66.5 #111329053Asphalt0.29 km6.05.76.3 #111307759Asphalt0.04 km5.85.66.4 #110900429Asphalt0.11 km5.85.66.4 #110900427Asphalt0.04 km5.65.46.1 #111412923Asphalt0.02 km5.65.36.3 #111195596Asphalt0.02 km5.55.36.2 #111307760Asphalt0.03 km5.45.26.0 #110900428Asphalt0.02 km5.35.15.7 #110717929Asphalt0.08 km5.14.65.4 #110958766Asphalt0.15 km4.97.78.6 #111275400Asphalt0.14 km4.84.55.3 #110684644Asphalt0.09 km4.74.45.3 #111307757Asphalt0.14 km4.77.48.3 #110977778Asphalt0.01 km4.54.15.3 #111275403Asphalt0.02 km4.54.15.3 #111504774Asphalt0.11 km4.44.15.0 #111275401Asphalt0.09 km4.44.05.2 #111275402Asphalt0.06 km4.44.05.2 #110977777Asphalt0.11 km4.44.05.2 #111329054Asphalt0.07 km4.44.05.2 #110977779Asphalt0.07 km4.44.05.2 #110977782Asphalt0.03 km4.44.05.2 #110977784Asphalt0.03 km4.44.05.2 #110977785Asphalt0.04 km4.33.94.9 #110977788Asphalt0.19 km4.33.94.9 #110977783Asphalt0.10 km4.33.94.9 #111329056Asphalt0.10 km4.33.94.9 #111329055Asphalt0.08 km4.33.94.9 #110977780Asphalt0.05 km4.33.94.9 #111275399Asphalt0.04 km4.33.94.9 #111275398Asphalt0.02 km4.33.94.9 #111329051Asphalt0.07 km4.33.94.9 #110977787Asphalt0.04 km4.33.94.9 #110977781Asphalt0.16 km4.33.94.7 #110977786Asphalt0.08 km4.03.64.5 #110684646Asphalt0.07 km4.03.64.5 #111275396Asphalt0.02 km4.03.64.5 #110977789Asphalt0.19 km4.03.64.5 #110977790Asphalt0.13 km4.03.64.5 #110977791Asphalt0.10 km4.03.64.5 #111052032Asphalt0.02 km4.06.07.4 #110684645Asphalt0.02 km3.93.44.2 #111275397Asphalt0.01 km3.83.44.2 #111052033Asphalt0.02 km3.85.77.2 #111303829Asphalt0.02 km3.65.36.8 #111303830Asphalt0.02 km3.65.36.8 #111399772Asphalt0.01 km3.45.26.6 #111303834Asphalt0.03 km3.45.16.3 #111399771Asphalt0.01 km3.04.55.4 #111476587Asphalt0.00 km3.04.55.4

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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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 Bathurst Road?+

Bathurst Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bathurst Road sealed?+

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

Is Bathurst Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Bathurst Road scores 3.9/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Bathurst Road in a caravan?+

With care. Bathurst Road scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Bathurst Road?+

Contour has identified 61 grey spots on Bathurst 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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