Carpentaria Highway
Carpentaria Highway is a 380 km sealed trunk route in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 6.1/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.
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IQR punteggio Sport: 5.0 - 5.9
Il collegamento dei registri incidenti non è ancora disponibile per NT. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità - vengono segnalate indipendentemente dallo storico incidenti.
Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.
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This road is part of NT'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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Carpentaria Highway is approximately 380 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 5 hours of driving end to end, excluding stops.
Is Carpentaria Highway sealed?+
Yes. Carpentaria Highway is fully sealed for its entire length.
Is Carpentaria Highway good for motorcycles?+
It is passable. Carpentaria Highway scores 4.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.
Can I drive Carpentaria Highway in a caravan?+
Yes. Carpentaria Highway scores 6.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.
Are there any dangerous sections on Carpentaria Highway?+
Contour has identified 801 grey spots on Carpentaria Highway - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.
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.