Cooke Drive

NSWTertiary road1.8 km6 segments

5.5Sports

7.6Safety

1.8 kmTotal length

6Segments

14Grey spot segments

Cooke Drive is a 2 km tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 6 segments

Excellent (8+)36%Good (6-8)14%Fair (4-6)7%Poor (<4)43%

Sports score IQR: 3.4 - 8.3

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

4.1

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.

Road intel

Grey spots14 of 6 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.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 6 segments· 11 years of data

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

Wet road exposure48%

Night driving risk69%

Wind exposure54%

Sun glare risk43%

Wildlife strike risk10%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 14 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#105139089Asphalt0.37 km8.68.68.6 #105139090Asphalt0.35 km8.68.68.6 #105139091Asphalt0.37 km8.58.58.5 #105139092Asphalt0.29 km8.58.48.3 #105154828Asphalt0.21 km8.08.08.1 #118100140Asphalt0.16 km7.47.27.6 #105268071Asphalt0.05 km6.76.47.1 #105125365Asphalt0.05 km4.26.57.6 #105281445Asphalt0.04 km3.86.07.0 #105193342Asphalt0.04 km3.45.16.2 #105193344Asphalt0.04 km3.45.16.2 #105193341Asphalt0.04 km3.45.16.2 #105193343Asphalt0.03 km3.45.16.2 #105281446Asphalt0.01 km3.14.75.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/cooke-drive-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 Cooke Drive?+

Cooke Drive is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Cooke Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Cooke Drive scores 6.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Cooke Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Cooke Drive scores 6.5/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Cooke Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Cooke Drive scores 7.3/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Cooke Drive suitable for a 4WD?+

Cooke Drive scores 5.9/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Cooke Drive?+

Contour has identified 14 grey spots on Cooke Drive - 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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