Fitzgerald Road

NTResidential road1.9 km4 segments

7.3Sports

1.9 kmTotal length

4Segments

4Grey spot segments

Fitzgerald Road is a 2 km sealed residential street in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for sports cars with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans and EVs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 4 segments

Good (6-8)75%Fair (4-6)25%

Sports score IQR: 6.8 - 7.6

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

8.7

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 4 segments

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.

Segments

Top 4 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#80550651Asphalt0.60 km7.87.77.8 #80550652Asphalt0.64 km7.57.47.4 #80550653Asphalt0.50 km7.17.07.1 #80550654Asphalt0.14 km5.75.56.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Fitzgerald Road?+

Fitzgerald Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Fitzgerald Road sealed?+

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

Is Fitzgerald Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Fitzgerald Road scores 7.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Fitzgerald Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Fitzgerald Road scores 7.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Fitzgerald Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Fitzgerald Road scores 7.2/10 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 Fitzgerald Road?+

Contour has identified 4 grey spots on Fitzgerald 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: 24 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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