Briars Sharrow Road

VICSecondary road3.6 km10 segments

6.9Sports

3.6 kmTotal length

10Segments

10Grey spot segments

Briars Sharrow Road is a 4 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Vehicle scores

6.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.6/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 10 segments

Excellent (8+)10%Good (6-8)90%

Sports score IQR: 6.6 - 7.3

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

2.7

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 10 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Briars Sharrow Road?+

Briars Sharrow Road is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Briars Sharrow Road sealed?+

Yes. Briars Sharrow Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Briars Sharrow Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Briars Sharrow Road scores 6.6/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Briars Sharrow Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Briars Sharrow Road scores 7.8/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Briars Sharrow Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Briars Sharrow Road scores 7.1/10 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 Briars Sharrow Road?+

Contour has identified 10 grey spots on Briars Sharrow 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: 22 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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