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Burrungule Road

SATertiary road12.1 km27 segments
3.8Sports
12.1 kmTotal length
27Segments
27Grey spot segments
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Burrungule Road is a 12 km sealed tertiary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 6.4/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.5/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.4/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.8/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 27 segments
Fair (4-6)11%Poor (<4)89%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 3.9

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
0.0
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
2.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 27 segments
27
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for SA. 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
7.9/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure33%
Night driving risk45%
Wind exposure46%
Sun glare risk16%
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 27 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#103985048Asphalt0.50 km4.77.07.7#103985060Asphalt0.21 km4.66.97.7#103985044Asphalt0.22 km4.05.97.1#103985034Asphalt0.50 km3.95.86.6#103985039Asphalt0.37 km3.95.66.7#103985038Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#103985036Asphalt0.38 km3.95.66.7#103985040Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#103985052Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#103985047Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#103985043Asphalt0.30 km3.95.66.7#103985035Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#103985058Asphalt0.10 km3.95.66.7#103985053Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#103985059Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#103985045Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#103985041Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#103985042Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#103985054Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#103985057Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#103985046Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#103985055Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#103985051Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#103985037Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#103985049Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#103985050Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4#103985056Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/burrungule-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Burrungule%20Road&state=SASearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Burrungule Road?+

Burrungule Road is approximately 12 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Burrungule Road sealed?+

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

Is Burrungule Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Burrungule Road scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Burrungule Road in a caravan?+

With care. Burrungule Road scores 5.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Burrungule Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Burrungule Road scores 6.4/10 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 Burrungule Road?+

Contour has identified 27 grey spots on Burrungule 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: 16 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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