Combaning Road

NSWTertiary road28.5 km62 segments

3.9Sports

8.0Safety

28.5 kmTotal length

62Segments

63Grey spot segments

Combaning Road is a 29 km tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 62 segments

Fair (4-6)48%Poor (<4)52%

Sports score IQR: 3.6 - 4.8

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

0.7

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 62 segments

Grey spots

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

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

8.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure38%

Night driving risk53%

Wind exposure48%

Sun glare risk38%

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 63 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109313569Paved0.39 km5.48.28.9 #109313586Paved0.38 km5.38.18.8 #109313592Paved0.65 km5.27.98.5 #109810787Paved0.50 km5.17.88.5 #109313582Paved0.46 km5.07.68.3 #109313577Paved0.46 km5.07.68.3 #109313599Paved0.50 km5.07.68.3 #109313588Paved0.50 km5.07.68.2 #109313580Paved0.45 km5.07.68.2 #109313594Paved0.50 km5.07.58.2 #109111602Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1 #109313584Paved0.50 km4.97.48.1 #109313591Paved0.43 km4.87.38.1 #109313595Paved0.58 km4.87.38.2 #109313601Paved0.65 km4.87.37.9 #109313593Paved0.58 km4.87.38.0 #109810792Paved0.17 km4.87.27.9 #109313583Paved0.64 km4.77.17.9 #109360543Asphalt0.62 km4.77.27.8 #109313602Paved0.10 km4.66.97.9 #109313585Paved0.65 km4.56.87.6 #109313574Paved0.50 km4.56.77.5 #109313571Paved0.50 km4.46.67.5 #109313579Paved0.65 km4.36.57.4 #109313581Paved0.36 km4.26.37.2 #109810789Paved0.50 km4.26.36.8 #109313603Paved0.12 km4.26.27.1 #109313604Paved0.12 km4.26.27.1 #109111599Asphalt0.48 km4.16.36.7 #109313587Paved0.03 km4.05.97.1 #109313589Paved0.56 km4.05.86.8 #109111600Asphalt0.47 km3.95.86.7 #109313597Paved0.54 km3.95.76.6 #109313578Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7 #109313573Paved0.47 km3.95.66.7 #109313600Paved0.37 km3.95.66.7 #109810790Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7 #109313598Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7 #109810791Paved0.32 km3.95.66.7 #109313590Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7 #109313576Paved0.49 km3.85.56.4 #109313575Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4 #109810788Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4 #109313572Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4 #109313570Paved0.40 km3.85.56.4 #109313596Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4 #109111603Asphalt0.50 km3.75.56.5 #109111593Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #109111588Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #109360544Asphalt0.12 km3.55.16.1 #109111596Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #109111598Asphalt0.45 km3.55.16.1 #109111604Asphalt0.25 km3.55.16.0 #109111601Asphalt0.34 km3.55.16.0 #109111595Asphalt0.64 km3.44.95.8 #109111597Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8 #109360542Asphalt0.02 km3.44.95.8 #109111589Asphalt0.56 km3.44.95.8 #109111590Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8 #109111591Asphalt0.56 km3.44.95.8 #109111592Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8 #109111587Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8 #109111594Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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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 Combaning Road?+

Combaning Road is approximately 29 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Combaning Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Combaning Road in a caravan?+

With care. Combaning Road scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Combaning Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Combaning Road scores 6.7/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Combaning Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Combaning Road scores 5.1/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Combaning Road?+

Contour has identified 63 grey spots on Combaning 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: 24 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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