Caringal Road

QLDResidential road1.7 km6 segments

6.0Sports

1.7 kmTotal length

6Segments

6Grey spot segments

Caringal Road is a 2 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 6 segments

Excellent (8+)17%Good (6-8)33%Fair (4-6)50%

Sports score IQR: 5.7 - 6.4

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

1.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 6 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for QLD. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

3.73IRI m/km

Coverage: 33% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 6 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96711366Asphalt0.50 km8.38.28.1 #96711367Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.5 #96711365Asphalt0.06 km6.46.16.7 #96711369Asphalt0.12 km5.75.46.0 #96711368Asphalt0.50 km5.75.35.9 #96711364Asphalt0.01 km5.55.15.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Caringal Road?+

Caringal Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Caringal Road sealed?+

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

Is Caringal Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Caringal Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Caringal Road scores 7.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Caringal Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Caringal Road scores 6.2/10 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 Caringal Road?+

Contour has identified 6 grey spots on Caringal 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: 23 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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