Dowling Drive

NSWResidential road1.4 km4 segments

6.9Sports

1.4 kmTotal length

4Segments

Dowling Drive is a 1.4 km residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 4 segments

Good (6-8)75%Fair (4-6)25%

Sports score IQR: 6.2 - 7.1

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

8.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

5.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Segments

Top 12 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143601654Paved0.65 km7.67.67.6 #143601652Paved0.40 km6.96.97.1 #143601653Paved0.27 km6.86.86.8 #143623817-0.18 km5.75.95.5 #143601655Paved0.03 km4.34.14.7 #143623816-0.04 km3.73.84.0 #143623815-0.05 km3.33.43.6 #143623814-0.02 km3.13.23.7 #143623819-0.02 km3.13.23.7 #143623821-0.02 km3.03.13.5 #143623820-0.04 km3.03.13.5 #143623818-0.01 km3.03.13.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Dowling Drive?+

Dowling Drive is approximately 1.4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Dowling Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Dowling Drive scores 6.8/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Dowling Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Dowling Drive scores 6.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Dowling Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Dowling Drive scores 7.0/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Dowling Drive suitable for a 4WD?+

Dowling Drive scores 5.5/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

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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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