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Elm Way

ACTResidential road0.5 km6 segments
5.5Sports
0.5 kmTotal length
6Segments
6Grey spot segments

Elm Way is a 1 km sealed residential street in the ACT, Australia. It scores 6.4/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.4/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 6 segments
Good (6-8)33%Fair (4-6)67%

Sports score IQR: 5.2 - 6.2

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
3.0
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 6 segments· 11 years of data
6
Grey spots

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

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/elm-way-actRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Elm%20Way&state=ACTSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of ACT'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 Elm Way?+

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

Is Elm Way sealed?+

Yes. Elm Way is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Elm Way good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Elm Way scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Elm Way in a caravan?+

Yes. Elm Way scores 6.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Elm Way?+

Contour has identified 6 grey spots on Elm Way - 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: 22 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.