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Cape Jaffa Road

SATertiary road13.8 km31 segments
6.8Sports
13.8 kmTotal length
31Segments
32Grey spot segments
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Cape Jaffa Road is a 14 km sealed tertiary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.5/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.9/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 31 segments
Excellent (8+)16%Good (6-8)81%Fair (4-6)3%

Sports score IQR: 6.3 - 7.5

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed99%Unsealed1%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
2.5
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 31 segments
32
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
7.3/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure38%
Night driving risk53%
Wind exposure45%
Sun glare risk91%
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 32 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#104826133Asphalt0.50 km8.68.68.5#104588502Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.1#104588490Asphalt0.50 km8.18.07.9#104588498Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.0#104588499Asphalt0.50 km8.18.07.9#104588481Asphalt0.50 km8.07.87.8#104588501Asphalt0.50 km7.77.47.5#104588503Asphalt0.39 km7.67.47.6#104588493Asphalt0.50 km7.37.17.2#104588485Asphalt0.50 km7.37.17.4#104588497Asphalt0.50 km7.37.17.0#104588478Asphalt0.24 km7.16.87.0#104588492Asphalt0.50 km7.06.87.0#104826132Asphalt0.50 km7.06.87.0#104588495Asphalt0.50 km7.06.87.0#104588496Asphalt0.50 km6.96.76.9#104826135Asphalt0.02 km6.86.57.1#104588484Asphalt0.07 km6.56.26.7#104588482Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.6#104588479Asphalt0.07 km6.46.16.5#104588489Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.5#104826134Asphalt0.40 km6.46.06.5#104588491Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#104588500Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#104588488Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#104588480Asphalt0.44 km6.36.06.4#104588483Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#104588487Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#104588494Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#104588486Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#104826131Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#104580656-0.18 km4.54.64.2
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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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 Cape Jaffa Road?+

Cape Jaffa Road is approximately 14 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Cape Jaffa Road sealed?+

Yes. Cape Jaffa Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Cape Jaffa Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Cape Jaffa Road scores 6.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Cape Jaffa Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Cape Jaffa Road scores 7.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Cape Jaffa Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Cape Jaffa Road scores 7.0/10 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 Cape Jaffa Road?+

Contour has identified 32 grey spots on Cape Jaffa 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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