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Cape Willoughby Road

SATertiary road27.1 km66 segments
2.4Sports
27.1 kmTotal length
66Segments
10Recorded crashes
58Grey spot segments
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Cape Willoughby Road is a 27 km sealed tertiary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 66 segments
Excellent (8+)11%Good (6-8)15%Fair (4-6)6%Poor (<4)68%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 6.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed31%Unsealed69%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
5.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.7
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 66 segments· 10 years of data
10
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Serious injuries
58
Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure53%
Night driving risk50%
Wind exposure53%
Sun glare risk73%
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 66 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#104621501Paved0.50 km9.29.19.2#104621498Paved0.50 km8.88.78.7#104621497Paved0.50 km8.88.78.7#104621500Paved0.42 km8.68.58.7#104621492Paved0.50 km8.58.48.5#104621490Paved0.50 km8.58.48.3#104621491Paved0.47 km8.18.08.2#104621502Paved0.50 km7.77.48.0#104621486Paved0.50 km7.57.27.4#104621485Asphalt0.34 km6.66.37.2#104621494Paved0.26 km6.46.06.8#104621488Paved0.50 km6.46.06.5#104621489Paved0.50 km6.35.96.5#104621496Paved0.50 km6.15.76.3#104621499Paved0.11 km6.15.76.3#104621495Paved0.50 km6.15.76.3#104621487Paved0.50 km6.15.76.3#104621503Paved0.00 km6.05.56.1#104621493Paved0.50 km6.05.56.1#104621484Asphalt0.29 km5.75.56.3#104621483Asphalt0.07 km5.45.26.1#104344748Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#104344753Gravel0.50 km2.44.74.0#104344754Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#104344739Gravel0.35 km2.46.04.0#104344715Gravel0.03 km2.45.64.0#104344716Gravel0.12 km2.46.04.0#104344722Gravel0.50 km2.45.34.0#104344744Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#104344720Gravel0.36 km2.44.74.0#104344729Gravel0.50 km2.44.94.0#104344733Gravel0.50 km2.45.34.0#104344735Gravel0.25 km2.45.54.0#104344742Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#104344757Gravel0.11 km2.45.24.0#104344759Gravel0.43 km2.46.04.0#104344724Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#104344732Gravel0.05 km2.45.44.0#104344747Gravel0.05 km2.45.74.0#104344750Gravel0.04 km2.44.84.0#104344723Gravel0.50 km2.45.84.0#104344725Gravel0.50 km2.45.14.0#104344726Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#104344727Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#104344719Gravel0.04 km2.44.84.0#104344728Gravel0.50 km2.45.14.0#104344734Gravel0.50 km2.44.74.0#104344730Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#104344736Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#104344749Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#104344738Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#104344752Gravel0.46 km2.44.84.0#104344755Gravel0.50 km2.44.74.0#104344717Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#104344718Gravel0.31 km2.44.84.0#104344756Gravel0.50 km2.45.74.0#104344758Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#104344721Gravel0.50 km2.45.34.0#104344741Gravel0.50 km2.45.74.0#104344743Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#104344745Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#104344746Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#104344751Gravel0.50 km2.45.14.0#104344740Gravel0.50 km2.45.34.0#104344731Gravel0.50 km2.45.14.0#104344737Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0
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 Willoughby Road?+

Cape Willoughby Road is approximately 27 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Cape Willoughby Road sealed?+

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

Is Cape Willoughby Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Cape Willoughby Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Cape Willoughby Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Cape Willoughby Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Cape Willoughby Road?+

Contour has identified 58 grey spots on Cape Willoughby 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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