Buckland Gap Road

VICSecondary road14.6 km37 segmentsC524

7.3Sports

14.6 kmTotal length

37Segments

42Grey spot segments

Buckland Gap Road is a 15 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 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

7.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 37 segments

Excellent (8+)43%Good (6-8)45%Fair (4-6)10%Poor (<4)2%

Sports score IQR: 6.7 - 8.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed98%Unsealed2%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

4.4

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

9.5

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 37 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.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

578vehicles per day (median)

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

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 Buckland Gap Road?+

Buckland Gap Road is approximately 15 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Buckland Gap Road sealed?+

Yes. Buckland Gap Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Buckland Gap Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Buckland Gap Road scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Buckland Gap Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Buckland Gap Road scores 8.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Buckland Gap Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Buckland Gap 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 Buckland Gap Road?+

Contour has identified 42 grey spots on Buckland Gap 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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