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Bruce Cullenward Drive

NSWTertiary road27.8 km57 segmentsSR 18
2.4Sports
27.8 kmTotal length
57Segments
57Grey spot segments
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Bruce Cullenward Drive is a 28 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 5.7/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 57 segments
Fair (4-6)7%Poor (<4)93%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed14%Unsealed86%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.1
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 57 segments
57
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
7.2/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure55%
Night driving risk49%
Wind exposure47%
Sun glare risk73%
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 58 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#110753190Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.0#110753195Asphalt0.44 km4.66.97.7#110753192Asphalt0.48 km4.46.67.5#110753191Asphalt0.65 km4.46.67.3#110753196Asphalt0.61 km4.26.27.1#110753194Asphalt0.50 km4.16.17.0#110753193Asphalt0.50 km4.05.96.9#110753197Asphalt0.10 km3.95.76.7#110851699Unpaved0.45 km2.44.54.0#110851700Unpaved0.62 km2.44.44.0#110851701Unpaved0.39 km2.44.44.0#110851703Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#110851704Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#110851706Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#110851707Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#110851708Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#110851709Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#110851710Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#110851711Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#110851712Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#110851713Unpaved0.56 km2.44.54.0#110851714Unpaved0.40 km2.44.94.0#110851715Unpaved0.36 km2.45.94.0#110851716Unpaved0.54 km2.45.04.0#110851717Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#110851718Unpaved0.45 km2.44.84.0#110851719Unpaved0.38 km2.45.94.0#110851720Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0#110851721Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#110851722Unpaved0.45 km2.44.54.0#110851723Unpaved0.57 km2.44.54.0#110851725Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#110851726Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#110851727Unpaved0.45 km2.44.84.0#110851728Unpaved0.53 km2.45.64.0#110851729Unpaved0.54 km2.44.94.0#110851730Unpaved0.65 km2.44.54.0#110851731Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#110851732Unpaved0.42 km2.44.84.0#110851733Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#110851734Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0#110851735Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#110851736Unpaved0.36 km2.44.54.0#110851737Unpaved0.54 km2.45.34.0#110851738Unpaved0.42 km2.45.84.0#110851739Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#110851741Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#110851742Unpaved0.36 km2.44.54.0#110851744Unpaved0.57 km2.45.54.0#110851702Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#110851745Unpaved0.39 km2.44.84.0#110851705Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#110851743Unpaved0.64 km2.44.74.0#110851724Unpaved0.56 km2.44.54.0#110851740Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#110851697Unpaved0.35 km2.44.64.0#111992192Unpaved0.34 km2.44.34.0#110851698Unpaved0.40 km2.44.54.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/bruce-cullenward-drive-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Bruce%20Cullenward%20Drive&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 Bruce Cullenward Drive?+

Bruce Cullenward Drive is approximately 28 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bruce Cullenward Drive sealed?+

Yes. Bruce Cullenward Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Bruce Cullenward Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Bruce Cullenward Drive scores 4.6/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Bruce Cullenward Drive in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Bruce Cullenward Drive scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Bruce Cullenward Drive?+

Contour has identified 57 grey spots on Bruce Cullenward Drive - 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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