First Ridge Road

NSWResidential road0.9 km3 segments

7.5Sports

0.9 kmTotal length

3Segments

First Ridge Road is a 940 m sealed residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Excellent (8+)66%Good (6-8)34%

Sports score IQR: 6.3 - 7.2

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

8.3

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

9.7

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Segments

Top 3 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143355777Asphalt0.62 km8.18.28.3 #143355779Asphalt0.16 km6.36.26.8 #143355778Asphalt0.16 km6.36.26.8

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/first-ridge-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 First Ridge Road?+

First Ridge Road is approximately 940 m long.

Is First Ridge Road sealed?+

Yes. First Ridge Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is First Ridge Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. First Ridge Road scores 7.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive First Ridge Road in a caravan?+

With care. First Ridge Road scores 4.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is First Ridge Road good for an EV?+

Yes. First Ridge Road scores 7.8/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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