Brownes Road

NSWResidential road1.3 km3 segments

7.4Sports

7.7Safety

1.3 kmTotal length

3Segments

Brownes Road is a 1.3 km sealed residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.6/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and sports cars and caravans.

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Vehicle scores

7.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.6/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Good (6-8)67%Fair (4-6)33%

Sports score IQR: 6.2 - 7.5

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

10.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureHigh

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure53%

Night driving risk74%

Wind exposure62%

Sun glare risk55%

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 3 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#154066510Asphalt0.47 km7.67.67.6 #154066511Asphalt0.36 km7.47.47.5 #154066509Asphalt0.47 km5.17.98.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/brownes-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 Brownes Road?+

Brownes Road is approximately 1.3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Brownes Road sealed?+

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

Is Brownes Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Brownes Road scores 7.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Brownes Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Brownes Road scores 7.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Brownes Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Brownes Road scores 7.6/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Road data last updated: 11 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.