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Finn Road

NTSecondary road10.6 km24 segments
6.1Sports
10.6 kmTotal length
24Segments
26Grey spot segments
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Finn Road is a 11 km sealed secondary route in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.1/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.4/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.4/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 24 segments
Excellent (8+)4%Good (6-8)92%Fair (4-6)4%

Sports score IQR: 6.1 - 6.4

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
0.0
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 24 segments
26
Grey spots

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

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
8.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure37%
Night driving risk37%
Wind exposure47%
Sun glare risk0%
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 26 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#80584739Asphalt0.50 km8.07.87.9#80643592Asphalt0.12 km7.16.87.2#80643610Asphalt0.09 km6.86.56.9#80643591Asphalt0.02 km6.66.37.0#80584740Asphalt0.50 km6.66.26.7#80643609Asphalt0.04 km6.66.26.9#80584750Asphalt0.50 km6.46.06.8#80584745Asphalt0.50 km6.46.06.8#80584747Asphalt0.59 km6.46.06.8#80584752Asphalt0.11 km6.25.86.4#80584755Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.4#80584756Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.4#80584751Asphalt0.43 km6.15.76.4#80584758Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.4#80584753Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.4#80584754Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.4#80584744Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#80584741Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#80584749Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#80584746Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#80584757Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#80584759Asphalt0.44 km6.15.76.3#80584760Asphalt0.44 km6.15.76.3#80584748Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#80584742Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#80584743Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/finn-road-ntRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Finn%20Road&state=NTSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of NT'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 Finn Road?+

Finn Road is approximately 11 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Finn Road sealed?+

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

Is Finn Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Finn Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Finn Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Finn Road scores 7.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Finn Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Finn Road scores 6.4/10 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 Finn Road?+

Contour has identified 26 grey spots on Finn 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: 22 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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