Carson Drive

NTUnclassified road6.1 km35 segments

5.9Sports

6.1 kmTotal length

35Segments

42Grey spot segments

Carson Drive is a 6 km sealed road in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 35 segments

Excellent (8+)14%Good (6-8)33%Fair (4-6)14%Poor (<4)38%

Sports score IQR: 3.6 - 6.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed86%Unsealed14%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

2.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 35 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NT. 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

7.4/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure45%

Night driving risk67%

Wind exposure55%

Sun glare risk38%

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 42 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#80636488Asphalt0.26 km8.58.58.5 #80565109Asphalt0.41 km8.38.38.3 #80565110Asphalt0.27 km8.38.38.3 #80636489Asphalt0.15 km8.28.18.1 #80636469Asphalt0.38 km8.18.18.2 #80636468Asphalt0.39 km8.18.08.0 #80636466Asphalt0.38 km8.07.97.9 #80636467Asphalt0.36 km7.87.77.7 #80565108Asphalt0.35 km7.67.57.8 #80636491Asphalt0.13 km7.16.97.3 #80565104Asphalt0.27 km6.86.77.2 #80636486Asphalt0.14 km6.86.67.1 #80565103Asphalt0.37 km6.66.46.8 #80565105Asphalt0.04 km6.66.47.2 #80636485Asphalt0.04 km6.56.37.0 #80636487Asphalt0.08 km6.46.26.8 #80565107Asphalt0.04 km6.46.26.8 #118081306Asphalt0.06 km6.46.16.6 #80636484Asphalt0.09 km6.36.16.7 #80565102Asphalt0.52 km6.26.06.4 #80636492Asphalt0.02 km5.95.66.0 #80565106Asphalt0.04 km5.85.66.1 #80636483Asphalt0.24 km4.77.48.2 #80636482Asphalt0.08 km4.26.57.5 #80636474Asphalt0.11 km4.16.37.4 #80636463Asphalt0.11 km4.06.27.3 #80601339-0.17 km3.96.26.4 #80636481Asphalt0.10 km3.85.87.0 #80636464Asphalt0.23 km3.75.76.9 #80636465Asphalt0.13 km3.75.76.8 #80636473Asphalt0.06 km3.65.66.8 #80636471Asphalt0.07 km3.65.56.8 #80636470Asphalt0.09 km3.45.06.1 #80601340-0.17 km3.35.25.7 #80636472Asphalt0.13 km3.34.95.8 #80601338-0.09 km3.25.05.5 #80601345-0.18 km2.84.45.0 #80601344-0.09 km2.84.45.0 #80601341-0.08 km2.74.34.7 #80601337-0.07 km2.74.24.6 #80601343-0.09 km2.74.24.6 #80601342-0.08 km2.64.04.3

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/carson-drive-ntRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

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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Frequently asked questions

How long is Carson Drive?+

Carson Drive is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Carson Drive sealed?+

Yes. Carson Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Carson Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Carson Drive scores 6.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Carson Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Carson Drive scores 6.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Carson Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Carson Drive scores 6.8/10 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 Carson Drive?+

Contour has identified 42 grey spots on Carson Drive - 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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