Coast Road

QLDTertiary road17.2 km42 segments

4.7Sports

7.8Safety

17.2 kmTotal length

42Segments

2Grey spot segments

Coast Road is a 17 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, 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

4.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 42 segments

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

Sports score IQR: 3.9 - 5.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed95%Unsealed5%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

7.8

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots2 of 42 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Wet riskModerate

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.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 42 segments· 24 years of data

Grey spots

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

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

17%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

33%

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure43%

Night driving risk61%

Wind exposure52%

Sun glare risk85%

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 55 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142778872Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.1 #142778870Asphalt0.50 km7.47.37.3 #142778874Asphalt0.50 km6.86.66.8 #142778873Asphalt0.50 km6.66.56.6 #142062285-0.47 km5.86.25.5 #142410597Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9 #142410616Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9 #142778871Asphalt0.05 km5.35.05.8 #142410626Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.8 #142410611Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.8 #142410606Asphalt0.50 km5.28.08.6 #142119738Asphalt0.15 km5.25.05.8 #142410624Asphalt0.50 km5.27.98.6 #142410610Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6 #142410608Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6 #142410615Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6 #142410594Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3 #142410593Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3 #142410603Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.4 #142410628Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3 #142410617Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3 #142410614Asphalt0.41 km5.07.68.4 #142410619Asphalt0.18 km5.07.68.3 #142410622Asphalt0.43 km4.97.68.2 #142410623Asphalt0.50 km4.97.68.2 #142410620Asphalt0.50 km4.97.68.2 #142410604Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.0 #142778875Asphalt0.01 km4.84.55.4 #142410598Asphalt0.50 km4.87.27.9 #142410588Asphalt0.50 km4.77.37.8 #142410609Asphalt0.50 km4.56.77.3 #142410590Asphalt0.50 km4.36.67.3 #142616220Paved0.06 km4.34.14.7 #142410589Asphalt0.50 km4.26.37.0 #142410595Asphalt0.25 km4.26.27.1 #142410629Asphalt0.22 km4.05.96.9 #142410596Asphalt0.10 km4.05.97.1 #142778876Unpaved0.23 km4.06.34.0 #142410592Asphalt0.50 km4.06.06.7 #142410612Asphalt0.32 km3.95.66.7 #142410618Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7 #142410601Asphalt0.27 km3.95.66.7 #142410602Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7 #142410625Asphalt0.19 km3.95.66.7 #142410627Asphalt0.02 km3.85.77.0 #142410621Asphalt0.09 km3.85.56.4 #142410605Asphalt0.50 km3.75.56.5 #142410591Asphalt0.14 km3.75.46.4 #142410599Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2 #142410600Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2 #142132607-0.13 km3.53.63.8 #142132606-0.12 km3.53.63.9 #142410613Asphalt0.05 km3.55.26.3 #142410607Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #142389260Unpaved0.07 km3.03.13.2

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Coast Road?+

Coast Road is approximately 17 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 15 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Coast Road sealed?+

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

Is Coast Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Coast Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Coast Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Coast 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 Coast Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Coast 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: 26 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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