Coalmine Road

NSWTertiary road12.8 km33 segments

3.8Sports

6.7Safety

12.8 kmTotal length

33Segments

Coalmine Road is a 13 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 33 segments

Excellent (8+)10%Good (6-8)17%Poor (<4)74%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 6.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed22%Unsealed79%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

4.9

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

Curviness

4.5

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

8.9

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

Road classTertiary road

8.6

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure59%

Night driving risk57%

Wind exposure54%

Sun glare risk39%

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 51 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143399297Asphalt0.35 km8.68.68.6 #143399298Asphalt0.37 km8.48.38.3 #143399299Asphalt0.50 km8.38.28.2 #143865120Asphalt0.29 km8.07.87.9 #143399301Asphalt0.33 km7.67.47.6 #143865117Asphalt0.37 km7.67.47.8 #143865118Asphalt0.43 km7.57.27.7 #143865121Asphalt0.03 km6.96.67.4 #143865116Asphalt0.06 km6.96.67.4 #143399296Asphalt0.48 km6.86.56.9 #143865119Asphalt0.06 km6.76.47.1 #143399300Asphalt0.15 km6.56.16.7 #143942602Gravel0.12 km4.06.44.0 #143942600Gravel0.09 km3.93.94.0 #143940034Concrete0.03 km3.95.76.8 #143940037Asphalt0.01 km3.85.56.4 #143940029Concrete0.03 km3.65.36.1 #143942598Gravel0.09 km3.63.63.8 #143942599Gravel0.03 km3.53.44.0 #143942597Gravel0.07 km3.43.43.9 #143942601Gravel0.05 km3.43.43.9 #143940032Unpaved0.42 km2.44.84.0 #143940035Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #143704438Unpaved0.03 km2.44.04.0 #143704441Unpaved0.55 km2.46.04.0 #143704442Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0 #143704440Unpaved0.38 km2.45.14.0 #143704444Unpaved0.18 km2.46.04.0 #143704439Unpaved0.49 km2.44.84.0 #143704443Unpaved0.41 km2.45.64.0 #143045131Unpaved0.34 km2.46.04.0 #143399291Unpaved0.57 km2.46.04.0 #143399292Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #143399293Unpaved0.41 km2.44.34.0 #143399294Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #143399295Unpaved0.17 km2.44.34.0 #144035577Unpaved0.34 km2.44.24.0 #143045130Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0 #143045124Unpaved0.57 km2.44.64.0 #143045127Unpaved0.39 km2.44.64.0 #143045129Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #143045128Unpaved0.53 km2.44.64.0 #143045125Unpaved0.53 km2.44.44.0 #143045123Unpaved0.55 km2.44.64.0 #143045121Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0 #143045122Unpaved0.38 km2.45.44.0 #143045126Unpaved0.47 km2.45.44.0 #143940030Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0 #143940031Unpaved0.51 km2.45.14.0 #143940033Unpaved0.29 km2.45.14.0 #143940036Unpaved0.16 km2.44.54.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/coalmine-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Coalmine%20Road&state=NSWSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Coalmine Road?+

Coalmine Road is approximately 13 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 10 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Coalmine Road sealed?+

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

Is Coalmine Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Coalmine Road scores 5.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Coalmine Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Coalmine Road scores 3.0/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

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Road data last updated: 28 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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