Skip to main content

Chippis Road

NTResidential road1.0 km8 segments
4.8Sports
1.0 kmTotal length
8Segments

Chippis Road is a 1.0 km unsealed residential street in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 5.4/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and rough surface.

No street view at this location

7-day forecast

Vehicle scores
4.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.7/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 8 segments
Good (6-8)20%Fair (4-6)49%Poor (<4)31%

Sports score IQR: 3.4 - 4.5

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
6.6
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
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
5.1
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/chippis-road-ntRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Chippis%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.

Enquire about council data access →
Frequently asked questions
How long is Chippis Road?+

Chippis Road is approximately 1.0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Chippis Road sealed?+

No. Chippis Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Chippis Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Chippis Road scores 5.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Chippis Road in a caravan?+

With care. Chippis Road scores 4.6/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Chippis Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Chippis Road scores 5.4/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Similar roads

Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.