Fortitude Drive

VICResidential road0.4 km3 segments

3.3Sports

8.1Safety

0.4 kmTotal length

3Segments

Fortitude Drive is a 360 m sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 3.9/10 for caravans with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

3.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

3.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

3.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Fair (4-6)33%Poor (<4)67%

Sports score IQR: 3.1 - 3.7

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed65%Unsealed35%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.5

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

Curviness

0.9

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

4.0

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 exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

16,519vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 33% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure41%

Night driving risk41%

Wind exposure49%

Sun glare risk61%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

Top 8 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144859213Asphalt0.32 km8.18.18.0 #144859212Asphalt0.06 km5.85.66.1 #144934413Asphalt0.06 km5.55.25.7 #144859211Asphalt0.15 km5.35.15.7 #144934411Asphalt0.06 km5.35.05.5 #144771670-0.21 km4.34.54.2 #144771671-0.08 km3.13.13.2 #144771672-0.07 km2.92.93.1

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/fortitude-drive-vic-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Fortitude Drive?+

Fortitude Drive is approximately 360 m long.

Is Fortitude Drive sealed?+

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

Is Fortitude Drive good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Fortitude Drive scores 3.4/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Fortitude Drive in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Fortitude Drive scores 3.9/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

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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.

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