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Chinner Road

NTUnclassified road10.8 km25 segments
4.8Sports
10.8 kmTotal length
25Segments
25Grey spot segments
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Chinner Road is a 11 km sealed road in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
4.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.9/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.2/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 25 segments
Fair (4-6)76%Poor (<4)24%

Sports score IQR: 4.1 - 5.0

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
7.1
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 25 segments
25
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
7.2/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure43%
Night driving risk62%
Wind exposure55%
Sun glare risk63%
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 25 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#80544610Asphalt0.14 km5.38.18.9#80544608Asphalt0.14 km5.17.98.8#80544594Asphalt0.65 km5.17.98.5#80544604Asphalt0.65 km5.07.88.4#80544595Asphalt0.65 km5.07.78.4#80544602Asphalt0.56 km5.07.78.4#80544603Asphalt0.46 km5.07.78.2#80544593Asphalt0.65 km4.97.68.3#80544606Asphalt0.47 km4.87.48.0#80544601Asphalt0.30 km4.87.48.2#80544605Asphalt0.36 km4.87.48.0#80544597Asphalt0.65 km4.87.37.9#80544607Asphalt0.25 km4.87.38.1#80544596Asphalt0.37 km4.77.27.8#80544609Asphalt0.23 km4.56.97.6#80544588Asphalt0.40 km4.36.57.5#80544598Asphalt0.38 km4.26.47.2#80544590Asphalt0.50 km4.26.37.3#80544589Asphalt0.36 km4.16.27.3#80544592Asphalt0.50 km4.05.96.7#80544591Asphalt0.48 km3.95.86.9#80544587Asphalt0.43 km3.75.56.5#80544600Asphalt0.44 km3.65.46.2#80544599Asphalt0.24 km3.65.36.3#80544586Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/chinner-road-ntRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Chinner%20Road&state=NTSearch roads by name

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 Chinner Road?+

Chinner Road is approximately 11 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Chinner Road sealed?+

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

Is Chinner Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Chinner Road scores 7.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Chinner Road in a caravan?+

With care. Chinner Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Chinner Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Chinner Road scores 7.9/10 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 Chinner Road?+

Contour has identified 25 grey spots on Chinner 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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