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Bearbong Road

NSWTertiary road31.0 km66 segments
4.5Sports
31.0 kmTotal length
66Segments
69Grey spot segments

Bearbong Road is a 31 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.4/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 66 segments
Fair (4-6)78%Poor (<4)22%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 5.0

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
3.9
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 66 segments
69
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
7.5/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure42%
Night driving risk56%
Wind exposure51%
Sun glare risk73%
Wildlife strike risk12%

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

Segments
Top 74 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#110641460Asphalt0.46 km5.38.18.8#110641459Asphalt0.40 km5.27.98.5#110641461Asphalt0.39 km5.27.98.5#110641458Asphalt0.41 km5.17.88.4#111640843Asphalt0.50 km5.17.88.4#111640844Asphalt0.43 km5.17.88.4#110641462Asphalt0.55 km5.07.78.3#111640842Asphalt0.40 km5.07.78.5#110641463Asphalt0.40 km5.07.68.4#111017583Asphalt0.47 km4.97.58.2#111017570Asphalt0.48 km4.97.58.3#111017569Asphalt0.28 km4.97.48.3#112294373Asphalt0.56 km4.97.48.1#110641487Asphalt0.40 km4.97.48.2#111017584Asphalt0.63 km4.97.48.1#110641482Asphalt0.48 km4.87.48.2#110641466Asphalt0.41 km4.87.48.2#110641474Asphalt0.39 km4.87.38.2#110641471Asphalt0.50 km4.87.28.1#111017573Asphalt0.46 km4.87.38.1#110641470Asphalt0.40 km4.87.28.0#111520283Asphalt0.09 km4.87.28.1#111017563Asphalt0.38 km4.77.17.9#111017564Asphalt0.42 km4.77.17.9#110641479Asphalt0.41 km4.77.17.9#110641486Asphalt0.36 km4.77.07.8#110641475Asphalt0.51 km4.77.07.8#111017571Asphalt0.36 km4.77.08.0#110641484Asphalt0.46 km4.77.07.8#110641469Asphalt0.36 km4.66.97.7#111017574Asphalt0.43 km4.66.87.7#111017581Asphalt0.39 km4.66.87.9#110641464Asphalt0.43 km4.56.87.6#111017582Asphalt0.36 km4.56.87.6#110641480Asphalt0.47 km4.56.87.5#110641489Asphalt0.38 km4.56.67.5#111017567Asphalt0.37 km4.56.67.5#111017568Asphalt0.38 km4.46.67.4#111017572Asphalt0.39 km4.46.67.4#110641491Asphalt0.37 km4.46.57.4#110641465Asphalt0.51 km4.46.57.4#111017578Asphalt0.44 km4.46.57.4#111017575Asphalt0.40 km4.46.57.4#110641483Asphalt0.42 km4.36.47.2#111017577Asphalt0.27 km4.36.47.2#110641473Asphalt0.50 km4.36.37.5#110641490Asphalt0.47 km4.36.37.2#110641478Asphalt0.43 km4.36.37.4#110641481Asphalt0.54 km4.26.37.1#111017579Asphalt0.44 km4.26.37.2#110641485Asphalt0.39 km4.26.37.0#111017576Asphalt0.46 km4.26.27.0#110641492Asphalt0.12 km4.26.27.4#110641488Asphalt0.65 km4.26.27.0#111017588Asphalt0.36 km4.26.27.4#110641493Asphalt0.39 km4.26.27.2#111017565Asphalt0.41 km4.26.27.1#110641472Asphalt0.54 km4.16.17.1#112294372Asphalt0.50 km4.16.17.1#111017585Asphalt0.50 km4.16.17.1#111017580Asphalt0.50 km4.16.17.0#110641468Asphalt0.49 km4.16.07.0#111017566Asphalt0.36 km4.16.07.0#110641467Asphalt0.45 km4.16.06.8#110641477Asphalt0.39 km4.05.97.1#111520284Concrete0.03 km4.06.07.3#111017593Concrete0.02 km4.06.07.3#111017589Asphalt0.59 km4.05.96.9#110641476Asphalt0.50 km4.05.86.7#111017587Asphalt0.38 km3.95.86.8#111017590Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.8#111017592Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#111017591Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#111017586Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/bearbong-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Bearbong%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 Bearbong Road?+

Bearbong Road is approximately 31 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bearbong Road sealed?+

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

Is Bearbong Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Bearbong Road scores 6.8/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Bearbong Road in a caravan?+

With care. Bearbong Road scores 5.4/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Bearbong Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Bearbong Road scores 7.8/10 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 Bearbong Road?+

Contour has identified 69 grey spots on Bearbong 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.