Chirnside Drive

VICResidential road0.9 km8 segments

6.0Sports

0.9 kmTotal length

8Segments

Chirnside Drive is a 940 m sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 8 segments

Excellent (8+)35%Good (6-8)10%Fair (4-6)55%

Sports score IQR: 4.8 - 5.1

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

4.0

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

7.2

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Segments

Top 9 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144545052Asphalt0.33 km8.18.18.2 #144545039Asphalt0.09 km6.36.26.7 #144405096Asphalt0.11 km5.14.95.8 #144545045Asphalt0.04 km5.04.85.7 #144545042Asphalt0.06 km4.84.55.4 #144545043Asphalt0.20 km4.84.55.4 #144545040Asphalt0.08 km4.84.55.4 #144545044Asphalt0.13 km4.34.14.7 #144545041Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Chirnside Drive?+

Chirnside Drive is approximately 940 m long.

Is Chirnside Drive sealed?+

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

Is Chirnside Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Chirnside Drive scores 5.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Chirnside Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Chirnside Drive scores 6.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Chirnside Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Chirnside Drive scores 6.4/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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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.

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