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Canola Way

NSWSecondary road63.9 km160 segments
6.1Sports
7.9Safety
63.9 kmTotal length
160Segments
169Grey spot segments
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Canola Way is a 64 km secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.1/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.3/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.4/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 160 segments
Excellent (8+)9%Good (6-8)59%Fair (4-6)30%Poor (<4)2%

Sports score IQR: 6.0 - 6.7

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 classSecondary road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 160 segments
169
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
7.9/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure37%
Night driving risk40%
Wind exposure45%
Sun glare risk98%
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 169 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#109663060Paved0.24 km8.88.78.8#109085918Paved0.40 km8.88.78.7#109083474Paved0.49 km8.78.68.6#109083475Paved0.43 km8.68.58.6#109085919Paved0.38 km8.68.58.4#109085933Paved0.49 km8.68.58.5#109085934Paved0.49 km8.58.48.5#108716221Asphalt0.42 km8.48.38.4#109085923Paved0.40 km8.38.28.2#109083476Paved0.52 km8.38.28.2#108716220Asphalt0.47 km8.38.18.1#109085927Paved0.38 km8.28.18.1#109083471Paved0.40 km8.28.18.2#109085922Paved0.46 km8.28.08.2#109083470Paved0.43 km8.07.87.9#109082999Asphalt0.40 km7.87.57.9#109083000Asphalt0.40 km7.87.57.9#109085921Paved0.30 km7.87.57.7#108716223Asphalt0.37 km7.77.57.9#109085960Asphalt0.42 km7.67.47.6#109085917Paved0.27 km7.67.37.8#109082987Asphalt0.52 km7.57.37.5#108607724Asphalt0.60 km7.37.27.0#109085959Asphalt0.28 km7.37.07.3#108716222Asphalt0.44 km7.37.07.5#109083460Paved0.45 km7.26.97.3#108606426Paved0.25 km7.17.07.3#109083469Paved0.47 km7.16.87.1#109663069Paved0.39 km7.06.77.0#109663072Paved0.60 km7.06.67.3#109663068Paved0.42 km7.06.67.0#112037695Paved0.45 km7.06.67.0#109589304Paved0.13 km6.96.67.2#108716212Asphalt0.22 km6.96.57.0#109083466Paved0.49 km6.96.57.0#109085935Paved0.50 km6.96.57.0#108716214Asphalt0.30 km6.86.56.8#112037694Paved0.47 km6.86.56.9#109083463Paved0.43 km6.86.56.9#108716195Asphalt0.47 km6.86.56.9#108716196Asphalt0.38 km6.86.46.9#109082986Asphalt0.37 km6.86.46.9#109083465Paved0.37 km6.76.46.8#109663061Paved0.01 km6.66.37.2#109663062Paved0.37 km6.66.36.8#109083479Paved0.50 km6.66.26.7#109663059Paved0.03 km6.56.27.1#109082988Asphalt0.27 km6.56.26.7#109082911Paved0.03 km6.56.27.1#108716198Asphalt0.36 km6.56.26.7#108716197Asphalt0.30 km6.56.26.7#108716213Asphalt0.40 km6.56.26.5#109083464Paved0.36 km6.56.26.7#109663073Paved0.10 km6.56.26.9#109085916Paved0.50 km6.56.16.6#109082946Asphalt0.24 km6.46.26.4#109663064Paved0.42 km6.46.06.8#109663067Paved0.14 km6.46.06.8#109085928Paved0.50 km6.46.06.8#108716193Asphalt0.08 km6.46.06.8#109663071Paved0.23 km6.46.06.8#109085931Paved0.50 km6.46.06.8#109083472Paved0.35 km6.46.06.8#109085932Paved0.57 km6.46.06.8#109637656Paved0.11 km6.46.06.8#108716194Asphalt0.29 km6.46.06.5#109082993Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.5#108716215Asphalt0.45 km6.35.96.5#109082989Asphalt0.50 km6.35.96.5#109663066Paved0.45 km6.35.96.5#109082912Asphalt0.50 km6.35.96.5#108716217Asphalt0.50 km6.35.96.5#108716199Asphalt0.50 km6.25.86.3#109083484Paved0.45 km6.25.86.4#108716205Asphalt0.50 km6.25.86.4#108716219Asphalt0.44 km6.25.86.4#109663063Paved0.21 km6.25.86.4#109083461Paved0.50 km6.25.86.4#109082983Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.4#109083468Paved0.39 km6.15.76.4#109085926Paved0.41 km6.15.76.4#109082994Asphalt0.19 km6.15.76.3#109085938Paved0.13 km6.15.76.3#108716203Asphalt0.11 km6.15.76.3#109082927Asphalt0.02 km6.15.76.3#109082916Asphalt0.03 km6.15.76.3#108716192Asphalt0.09 km6.15.76.3#109082917Asphalt0.03 km6.15.76.3#109431297Paved0.09 km6.15.76.3#108716204Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#108716206Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#108716216Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#108716218Asphalt0.35 km6.15.76.3#109082922Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#109082924Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#109082928Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#109082984Asphalt0.64 km6.15.76.3#109082985Asphalt0.46 km6.15.76.3#109082991Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#109083462Paved0.50 km6.15.76.4#109083477Paved0.62 km6.15.76.3#109083478Paved0.50 km6.15.76.3#109083481Paved0.50 km6.15.76.3#109083483Paved0.60 km6.15.76.3#109085924Paved0.62 km6.15.76.3#109085929Paved0.19 km6.15.76.3#109085930Paved0.50 km6.15.76.3#109085936Paved0.58 km6.15.76.3#109085937Paved0.63 km6.15.76.3#109663065Paved0.45 km6.15.76.3#109663070Paved0.57 km6.15.76.3#108716210Asphalt0.51 km6.05.66.1#109085958Asphalt0.42 km6.05.66.1#108716211Asphalt0.43 km6.05.66.1#109082936Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082931Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082930Asphalt0.51 km6.05.56.1#109083467Paved0.39 km6.05.56.1#109082929Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082925Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082923Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082921Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082919Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109083473Paved0.38 km6.05.56.1#109082918Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082914Asphalt0.44 km6.05.56.1#109082913Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109083480Paved0.43 km6.05.56.1#109082937Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082935Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082933Asphalt0.49 km6.05.56.1#109082932Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082980Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082979Asphalt0.47 km6.05.56.1#109082990Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082992Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082978Asphalt0.49 km6.05.56.1#109082995Asphalt0.61 km6.05.56.1#109082996Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082997Asphalt0.45 km6.05.56.1#109082998Asphalt0.51 km6.05.56.1#109082938Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109083482Paved0.49 km6.05.56.1#108716209Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#108716208Asphalt0.43 km6.05.56.1#108716207Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#108716202Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#108716201Asphalt0.44 km6.05.56.1#109085920Paved0.49 km6.05.56.1#108716200Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082982Asphalt0.04 km6.05.56.1#109082939Asphalt0.26 km6.05.56.1#109085925Paved0.50 km6.05.56.1#109082934Asphalt0.05 km6.05.56.1#109082920Asphalt0.29 km6.05.56.1#109082915Paved0.06 km6.05.56.1#109082926Asphalt0.20 km6.05.56.1#108607725Asphalt0.09 km6.05.56.1#109082981Asphalt0.46 km6.05.56.1#109578913Asphalt0.25 km5.95.76.1#109578914Asphalt0.12 km5.85.66.1#108606427Paved0.03 km5.45.26.1#108606425Paved0.02 km5.25.05.8#109578912Asphalt0.13 km5.04.75.4#109455753Asphalt0.01 km5.04.75.4#109761400Asphalt0.01 km3.75.56.8#109761403Asphalt0.01 km3.55.26.3#109761402Asphalt0.05 km3.55.26.3#109761401Asphalt0.05 km3.45.06.1
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/canola-way-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 Canola Way?+

Canola Way is approximately 64 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Canola Way good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Canola Way scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Canola Way in a caravan?+

Yes. Canola Way scores 7.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Canola Way good for an EV?+

Yes. Canola Way scores 6.3/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Canola Way suitable for a 4WD?+

Canola Way scores 4.6/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Canola Way?+

Contour has identified 169 grey spots on Canola Way - 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.

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