Drake Boulevard

VICUnclassified road1.4 km6 segments

7.7Sports

7.3Safety

1.4 kmTotal length

6Segments

3Grey spot segments

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Drake Boulevard is a 1.4 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and caravans and sports cars.

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Scores par véhicule

7.7/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

7.7/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

7.7/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

6.4/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

7.7/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 6 tronçons

Excellent (8+)91%Correct (4-6)3%Faible (<4)6%

IQR score Sport : 3.1 - 7.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Détail du score

Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons

Surface

10.0

Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.

Sinuosité

9.1

Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.

Vitesse

4.0

Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.

Classe de routeUnclassified road

8.0

Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.

Trafic

8.9

Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.

Dénivelé

4.3

Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.

Road intel

Grey spots3 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.

Sun glarePresent

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

Historique des accidents

Agrégé sur les 6 tronçons

Zones grises

La liaison des registres d'accidents n'est pas encore disponible pour VIC. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse - elles sont signalées indépendamment de l'historique d'accidents.

Environnement routier

Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat

Exposition route mouillée42%

Risque de conduite de nuit69%

Exposition au vent52%

Risque d'éblouissement88%

Risque de collision avec la faune11%

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

Segments

Top 10 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144455277Asphalt0.39 km8.08.07.9 #144455276Asphalt0.39 km8.08.07.9 #144455275Asphalt0.51 km8.08.07.9 #144455274Asphalt0.04 km5.55.36.0 #144455292Asphalt0.01 km3.65.26.6 #145124124Asphalt0.01 km3.24.65.6 #144455301Asphalt0.04 km3.14.76.0 #144455280Asphalt0.02 km3.14.76.1 #144455300Asphalt0.04 km3.04.55.8 #144455281Asphalt0.06 km2.94.45.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/drake-boulevard-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Drake Boulevard?+

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

Is Drake Boulevard sealed?+

Yes. Drake Boulevard is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Drake Boulevard good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Drake Boulevard scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Drake Boulevard in a caravan?+

Yes. Drake Boulevard scores 7.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Drake Boulevard good for an EV?+

Yes. Drake Boulevard scores 7.7/10 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 Drake Boulevard?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Drake Boulevard - 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: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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