Brays Creek Road

NSWUnclassified road10.0 km26 segments

4.5Sports

10.0 kmTotal length

26Segments

32Grey spot segments

Brays Creek Road is a 10 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

4.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 26 segments

Fair (4-6)63%Poor (<4)38%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 5.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed82%Unsealed18%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

9.0

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 26 segments

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

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure55%

Night driving risk71%

Wind exposure62%

Sun glare risk50%

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 33 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110721471Paved0.65 km5.48.49.2 #110880993Asphalt0.35 km5.48.39.1 #110721480Asphalt0.65 km5.38.39.0 #110880994Asphalt0.36 km5.38.39.0 #110721472Paved0.49 km5.38.29.0 #110721479Asphalt0.65 km5.38.18.9 #110721481Asphalt0.40 km5.38.18.9 #110721473Paved0.41 km5.27.98.8 #110721474Paved0.21 km5.17.98.8 #111229964Asphalt0.53 km5.17.98.7 #110721476Paved0.42 km5.17.88.7 #110880992Asphalt0.30 km5.07.78.4 #110880995Asphalt0.39 km4.97.68.3 #110721478Asphalt0.45 km4.87.48.1 #110721482Asphalt0.14 km4.77.28.0 #110721475Paved0.13 km4.77.18.1 #110880991Asphalt0.35 km4.67.17.9 #110721477Paved0.18 km4.67.07.9 #110880990Asphalt0.44 km4.56.97.8 #110880984Asphalt0.30 km4.56.97.8 #110880989Asphalt0.43 km4.46.77.4 #112041171Asphalt0.10 km4.46.67.7 #111229965Asphalt0.03 km4.16.27.4 #110721470Asphalt0.02 km3.85.77.0 #110880983Paved0.02 km3.85.77.0 #110880982Paved0.04 km3.85.66.9 #110881090Paved0.02 km3.85.67.0 #110880988Paved0.03 km3.65.36.5 #110881091Paved0.02 km3.44.95.8 #111229966Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #111229967Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #111229968Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0 #111229969Unpaved0.13 km2.45.64.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Brays Creek Road?+

Brays Creek Road is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Brays Creek Road sealed?+

Yes. Brays Creek Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Brays Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Brays Creek Road scores 6.9/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Brays Creek Road in a caravan?+

With care. Brays Creek Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Brays Creek Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Brays Creek 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 Brays Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 32 grey spots on Brays Creek 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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