Foremans Road

NSWUnclassified road1.1 km3 segments

6.8Sports

1.1 kmTotal length

3Segments

5Grey spot segments

Foremans Road is a 1 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 9.0/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

6.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

9.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

9.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

1.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Good (6-8)67%Fair (4-6)33%

Sports score IQR: 5.9 - 6.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed57%Unsealed44%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

10.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 3 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. 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

6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure53%

Night driving risk60%

Wind exposure56%

Sun glare risk62%

Wildlife strike risk16%

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

Segments

Top 5 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#111183924Asphalt0.21 km6.89.19.1 #111183922Asphalt0.52 km6.89.19.1 #111183923Asphalt0.36 km6.89.09.0 #111049301Unpaved0.34 km2.43.94.0 #111049300Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Foremans Road?+

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

Is Foremans Road sealed?+

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

Is Foremans Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Foremans Road scores 9.0/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Foremans Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Foremans Road scores 1.8/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Foremans Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Foremans Road scores 9.0/10 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 Foremans Road?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on Foremans 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: 21 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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