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East Coast Road

QLDSecondary road15.9 km45 segments
7.0Sports
15.9 kmTotal length
45Segments
40Recorded crashes
26Grey spot segments

East Coast Road is a 16 km sealed secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.6/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars.

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Puntajes por vehículo
7.0/10
SPTDeportivoCarreteras asfaltadas, sinuosidad, puertos de montaña
6.7/10
MOTMotoCurvas cerradas, lazadas, carreteras técnicas
7.2/10
VEVEFirme liso, asfaltado, amigo de la autonomía
5.8/10
4x44x4Acceso por grava, aptitud off-road
7.6/10
VANCaravanaAsfalto liso, pendientes suaves, sin puertos empinados
Distribución de calidad de tramos
Puntaje Deportivo - 45 tramos
Excelente (8+)30%Bueno (6-8)46%Aceptable (4-6)22%Malo (<4)2%

IQR puntaje Deportivo: 6.1 - 8.3

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed97%Unsealed3%
Desglose del puntaje
Puntajes medianos de componentes en todos los tramos
Firme
10.0
Calidad mediana del firme. Asfalto liso = 10. Chipseal = 8. Grava = 5.
Sinuosidad
4.8
Sinuosidad mediana. Puntajes más altos significan más curvas por kilómetro.
Velocidad
7.0
Adecuación del límite de velocidad. Punto óptimo a 60-110 km/h.
Clase de víaSecondary road
8.0
Clasificación vial. Las autopistas tienen cero. Las vías terciarias tienen 9.
Tráfico
7.0
Densidad de tráfico estimada. Menos tráfico = puntaje más alto.
Desnivel
7.0
Cambio de altitud por kilómetro. Más subida = puntaje más alto.
Road intel
Grey spots26 of 45 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Historial de accidentes
Agregado en 45 tramos· 24 años de datos
40
Accidentes totales
0
Víctimas mortales
22
Heridos graves
26
Zonas grises

Fuente: datos de accidentes estatales vinculados a la geometría vial. Las zonas grises son tramos donde la geometría de curvatura no coincide con el límite de velocidad.

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
2.70IRI m/km

Coverage: 69% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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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 East Coast Road?+

East Coast Road is approximately 16 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is East Coast Road sealed?+

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

Is East Coast Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. East Coast Road scores 6.7/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive East Coast Road in a caravan?+

Yes. East Coast Road scores 7.6/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is East Coast Road good for an EV?+

Yes. East Coast Road scores 7.2/10 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 East Coast Road?+

Contour has identified 26 grey spots on East 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: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.