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Emerald Drive

QLDResidential road0.8 km3 segments
3.5Sports
7.4Safety
0.8 kmTotal length
3Segments

Emerald Drive is a 850 m sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 4.4/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
3.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
3.9/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Good (6-8)33%Poor (<4)67%

Sports score IQR: 3.4 - 4.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed79%Unsealed21%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
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.
Road intel
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 exposureHigh
Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.
When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

12%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

37%

Based on 24 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
Wet road exposure48%
Night driving risk66%
Wind exposure63%
Sun glare risk27%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/emerald-drive-qld-3Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Emerald Drive?+

Emerald Drive is approximately 850 m long.

Is Emerald Drive sealed?+

Yes. Emerald Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Emerald Drive good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Emerald Drive scores 3.6/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Emerald Drive in a caravan?+

With care. Emerald Drive scores 4.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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Road data last updated: 26 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.