Chute-Waterloo Road

VICTertiary road7.4 km21 segments

4.6Sports

7.4 kmTotal length

21Segments

21Grey spot segments

Chute-Waterloo Road is a 7 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

4.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 21 segments

Fair (4-6)67%Poor (<4)33%

Sports score IQR: 3.7 - 5.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed83%Unsealed17%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

7.3

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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 21 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Chute-Waterloo Road?+

Chute-Waterloo Road is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Chute-Waterloo Road sealed?+

Yes. Chute-Waterloo Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Chute-Waterloo Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Chute-Waterloo Road scores 7.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Chute-Waterloo Road in a caravan?+

With care. Chute-Waterloo Road scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Chute-Waterloo Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Chute-Waterloo Road scores 7.8/10 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 Chute-Waterloo Road?+

Contour has identified 21 grey spots on Chute-Waterloo 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: 22 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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