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Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road

VICSecondary road27.7 km74 segmentsC620
7.7Sports
27.7 kmTotal length
74Segments
90Grey spot segments

Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road is a 28 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
7.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.8/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
8.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 74 segments
Excellent (8+)43%Good (6-8)31%Fair (4-6)19%Poor (<4)7%

Sports score IQR: 5.6 - 8.3

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
4.7
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
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 74 segments· 13 years of data
90
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.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

13%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Traffic volume
Annual average daily traffic
1,145vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 100% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure49%
Night driving risk64%
Wind exposure56%
Sun glare risk86%
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 90 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#109395534Asphalt0.35 km9.39.29.3#109395533Asphalt0.36 km9.39.29.3#109395551Asphalt0.48 km9.08.99.0#109395560Asphalt0.38 km8.98.99.0#109738339Asphalt0.50 km8.98.99.0#109395535Asphalt0.37 km8.98.89.0#109395553Asphalt0.65 km8.98.88.9#109395540Asphalt0.36 km8.88.78.9#109395559Asphalt0.42 km8.78.68.6#109395538Asphalt0.35 km8.78.68.6#109395539Asphalt0.38 km8.68.68.6#109395544Asphalt0.50 km8.68.58.6#109395566Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.5#109395567Asphalt0.64 km8.58.48.4#109395558Asphalt0.65 km8.48.38.4#109334294Asphalt0.44 km8.48.38.4#109395552Asphalt0.65 km8.48.38.4#109395564Asphalt0.60 km8.48.38.4#109395545Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.4#109395543Asphalt0.58 km8.38.28.3#109395537Asphalt0.38 km8.38.28.3#109395565Asphalt0.61 km8.38.28.3#109334298Asphalt0.36 km8.38.28.3#109395542Asphalt0.32 km8.38.28.4#109395561Asphalt0.57 km8.28.18.3#109738343Asphalt0.45 km8.28.18.3#109001396Asphalt0.34 km8.28.18.2#109395548Asphalt0.37 km8.28.18.3#109334293Asphalt0.64 km8.18.08.2#109395547Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.2#109395550Asphalt0.36 km8.18.08.2#109334302Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.3#109395556Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.1#109395541Asphalt0.46 km8.17.98.2#109001284Asphalt0.51 km8.07.98.0#109334296Asphalt0.46 km8.07.97.9#109395546Asphalt0.38 km8.07.98.2#109334301Asphalt0.56 km8.07.98.1#109395568Asphalt0.27 km8.07.88.1#109334299Asphalt0.50 km8.07.88.1#109395563Asphalt0.50 km8.07.88.1#109334295Asphalt0.37 km8.07.87.9#109395554Asphalt0.49 km7.97.88.1#109395555Asphalt0.65 km7.87.67.8#109738342Asphalt0.63 km7.87.67.9#109395549Asphalt0.37 km7.77.57.9#109395536Asphalt0.05 km7.77.47.8#109334300Asphalt0.58 km7.57.37.5#109334297Asphalt0.49 km7.47.27.4#109001285Asphalt0.01 km7.47.17.8#109738341Asphalt0.48 km7.37.07.5#109395569Asphalt0.19 km7.37.07.7#109738344Asphalt0.16 km7.37.07.7#109395557Asphalt0.44 km7.27.07.2#109334292Asphalt0.03 km7.27.07.6#109395562Asphalt0.37 km7.16.87.2#109738340Asphalt0.49 km6.96.66.9#109738346Asphalt0.19 km6.86.67.3#109738347Asphalt0.06 km6.86.57.3#109001281Asphalt0.16 km6.86.57.3#109001283Asphalt0.02 km6.86.56.8#109001279Asphalt0.25 km6.76.46.8#109738345Asphalt0.09 km6.76.37.0#109395469Asphalt0.07 km6.56.47.1#109001278Asphalt0.48 km6.56.26.7#109001280Asphalt0.11 km6.46.36.9#109001282Asphalt0.05 km6.46.16.6#109395532Asphalt0.30 km5.38.19.0#109395955Asphalt0.29 km5.17.98.8#109395531Asphalt0.28 km5.07.68.4#109395958Asphalt0.28 km4.87.38.2#109395571Asphalt0.17 km4.77.18.1#109334291Asphalt0.26 km4.77.38.2#109397516Asphalt0.15 km4.36.57.6#109334304Asphalt0.17 km4.36.77.6#109395572Asphalt0.01 km4.36.37.6#109397517Asphalt0.13 km4.36.37.4#109334286Asphalt0.16 km4.26.47.6#109395570Asphalt0.13 km4.26.27.1#109334288Asphalt0.12 km4.16.37.4#109334290Asphalt0.08 km4.16.27.4#109334289Asphalt0.09 km4.06.27.3#109395957Asphalt0.02 km4.06.07.1#109334287Asphalt0.13 km4.06.17.1#109395959Asphalt0.00 km3.75.56.3#109395956Asphalt0.01 km3.75.56.3#109397498Asphalt0.08 km3.45.16.0#109395471Asphalt0.09 km3.34.96.1#109395470Asphalt0.03 km3.34.96.1#109540206Asphalt0.03 km3.04.45.3
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road?+

Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road is approximately 28 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road sealed?+

Yes. Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road scores 8.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road scores 8.1/10 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 Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road?+

Contour has identified 90 grey spots on Bruthen - Nowa Nowa 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.