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Buttenshaw Drive

NSWResidential road2.7 km7 segments
7.2Sports
2.7 kmTotal length
7Segments
7Grey spot segments

Buttenshaw Drive is a 3 km sealed residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles and caravans.

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Vehicle scores
7.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.3/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.1/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 7 segments
Good (6-8)86%Fair (4-6)14%

Sports score IQR: 6.8 - 7.6

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
8.3
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
Grey spots7 of 7 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 7 segments
7
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.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/buttenshaw-drive-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 Buttenshaw Drive?+

Buttenshaw Drive is approximately 3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Buttenshaw Drive sealed?+

Yes. Buttenshaw Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Buttenshaw Drive good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Buttenshaw Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Buttenshaw Drive scores 7.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Buttenshaw Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Buttenshaw Drive scores 7.3/10 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 Buttenshaw Drive?+

Contour has identified 7 grey spots on Buttenshaw 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: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.