Eldon Road

TASSecondary road13.3 km39 segmentsC342

8.0Sports

13.3 kmTotal length

39Segments

41Grey spot segments

Eldon Road is a 13 km sealed secondary route in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for caravans with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and 4WDs and EVs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

8.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 39 segments

Excellent (8+)51%Good (6-8)20%Fair (4-6)29%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 8.9

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed76%Unsealed24%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

9.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classSecondary road

8.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 39 segments· 28 years of data

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

TAS avg: 0.483 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.138▼ Below average

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

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

60%

Based on 28 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.4/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure55%

Night driving risk59%

Wind exposure58%

Sun glare risk74%

Wildlife strike risk12%

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

Segments

Top 41 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108535570Asphalt0.63 km9.39.29.3 #108535569Asphalt0.41 km9.39.29.3 #108535571Asphalt0.31 km9.39.29.3 #108535555Asphalt0.60 km9.29.19.2 #108432241Asphalt0.65 km9.29.19.2 #108535554Asphalt0.44 km9.29.19.2 #108432235Asphalt0.40 km9.29.19.2 #108432243Asphalt0.41 km9.29.19.2 #108432236Asphalt0.37 km9.29.19.2 #108432240Asphalt0.38 km9.08.99.0 #108432231Asphalt0.30 km8.98.88.9 #108432233Asphalt0.49 km8.88.78.7 #108535556Asphalt0.47 km8.88.78.7 #108535553Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.7 #108432245Asphalt0.54 km8.88.78.7 #108432237Asphalt0.40 km8.88.78.7 #108432234Asphalt0.65 km8.88.78.7 #108535576Asphalt0.16 km8.78.68.8 #108535574Asphalt0.37 km8.28.18.1 #108535575Asphalt0.25 km8.07.87.9 #108432242Asphalt0.13 km8.07.88.2 #108535572Asphalt0.32 km7.67.47.6 #108535557Asphalt0.20 km7.57.37.5 #108535558Asphalt0.20 km7.57.37.5 #108535573Asphalt0.34 km7.26.97.3 #108432232Asphalt0.09 km6.76.47.0 #108432238Asphalt0.04 km6.76.36.8 #108432239Asphalt0.04 km6.56.27.1 #108535551Paved0.02 km6.15.86.4 #108432244Asphalt0.00 km6.05.56.1 #108535566Unpaved0.02 km4.04.74.0 #108535563Unpaved0.01 km4.04.34.0 #108535567Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0 #108535552Unpaved0.01 km4.04.44.0 #108535559Unpaved0.49 km4.06.54.0 #108535560Unpaved0.06 km4.05.04.0 #108535562Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0 #108535564Unpaved0.37 km4.06.54.0 #108535565Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0 #108535561Unpaved0.56 km4.06.54.0 #108535568Unpaved0.04 km4.05.24.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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Councils & Government

This road is part of TAS'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 Eldon Road?+

Eldon Road is approximately 13 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Eldon Road sealed?+

Yes. Eldon Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Eldon Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Eldon Road scores 7.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Eldon Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Eldon Road scores 8.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Eldon Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Eldon Road scores 7.9/10 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 Eldon Road?+

Contour has identified 41 grey spots on Eldon 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: 23 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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