Fraser Drive

NSWTertiary road4.1 km23 segments

4.8Sports

4.1 kmTotal length

23Segments

71Grey spot segments

Fraser Drive is a 4 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 23 segments

Excellent (8+)7%Good (6-8)28%Fair (4-6)26%Poor (<4)39%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 6.3

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

0.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 23 segments· 10 years of data

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.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

42%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

40%

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure47%

Night driving risk62%

Wind exposure60%

Sun glare risk27%

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 75 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#111185013Asphalt0.47 km9.49.49.4 #111185012Asphalt0.37 km9.19.09.1 #111185050Asphalt0.40 km8.78.78.8 #112552724Asphalt0.16 km8.58.48.5 #111468875Asphalt0.17 km8.18.18.2 #111152752Asphalt0.14 km7.47.37.8 #111171225Asphalt0.12 km7.27.07.6 #111171226Asphalt0.10 km6.96.77.4 #111184950Asphalt0.11 km6.66.47.0 #111184863Asphalt0.13 km6.66.47.2 #111184954Asphalt0.07 km6.66.46.8 #111184953Asphalt0.07 km6.56.36.7 #111184947Asphalt0.05 km6.56.36.9 #111185016Asphalt0.05 km6.46.27.0 #111184945Asphalt0.04 km6.46.27.0 #111474485Asphalt0.04 km6.36.16.9 #111433913Asphalt0.01 km6.36.16.9 #111185027Asphalt0.03 km6.36.16.9 #111185011Asphalt0.05 km6.26.06.7 #111185009Asphalt0.05 km6.26.06.7 #111184944Asphalt0.05 km6.26.06.7 #111155558Asphalt0.06 km6.25.96.6 #111185028Asphalt0.02 km5.75.45.9 #111185029Asphalt0.02 km5.75.45.9 #111433914Asphalt0.01 km5.75.45.9 #111185010Asphalt0.01 km5.75.45.9 #111185015Asphalt0.01 km5.75.45.9 #111184862Asphalt0.01 km5.75.45.9 #110618058Paved0.62 km5.58.59.3 #108900162Asphalt0.11 km5.25.05.5 #108900160Asphalt0.10 km5.25.05.5 #111184861Asphalt0.05 km5.26.77.2 #108900161Asphalt0.09 km5.25.05.5 #110605290Paved0.52 km5.17.98.5 #111184860Asphalt0.06 km4.86.26.5 #110618054Paved0.15 km4.87.48.2 #111064376Asphalt0.05 km4.84.55.4 #111064373Asphalt0.28 km4.84.55.4 #110618059Paved0.12 km4.77.08.2 #111184949Asphalt0.37 km4.77.38.2 #111064375Asphalt0.10 km4.54.35.0 #111064377Asphalt0.05 km4.54.34.9 #111064372Asphalt0.10 km4.54.34.9 #111185014Asphalt0.02 km4.55.66.2 #111152751Asphalt0.04 km4.55.66.2 #111064374Asphalt0.09 km4.34.14.7 #111185017Asphalt0.07 km4.35.45.9 #110618056Paved0.13 km4.16.17.3 #111184946Asphalt0.06 km4.16.37.4 #111185008Asphalt0.08 km4.06.27.4 #111468876Asphalt0.08 km4.06.17.4 #111185006Asphalt0.06 km4.06.17.3 #111472522Paved0.05 km4.05.97.0 #111472523Paved0.07 km3.95.86.7 #111472524Paved0.10 km3.95.86.7 #110618057Paved0.04 km3.95.66.7 #111472520Paved0.07 km3.85.76.6 #111185005Asphalt0.05 km3.85.87.2 #111472517Paved0.30 km3.85.66.8 #111185007Asphalt0.06 km3.85.87.1 #111472516Paved0.08 km3.85.66.8 #111184955Asphalt0.03 km3.85.77.0 #111185004Asphalt0.03 km3.85.77.1 #111472526Paved0.09 km3.75.56.5 #110605291Paved0.02 km3.75.56.8 #111468880Asphalt0.03 km3.75.67.0 #111472740Paved0.09 km3.75.56.7 #111472521Paved0.05 km3.75.56.6 #111184952Asphalt0.03 km3.65.56.7 #110605289Paved0.07 km3.65.36.5 #111185018Asphalt0.07 km3.55.36.4 #110618055Paved0.08 km3.55.26.2 #111472525Paved0.03 km3.45.05.9 #111468877Asphalt0.05 km3.45.16.0 #111184948Asphalt0.02 km3.35.05.9

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/fraser-drive-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 Fraser Drive?+

Fraser Drive is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Fraser Drive sealed?+

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

Is Fraser Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Fraser Drive scores 5.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Fraser Drive in a caravan?+

With care. Fraser Drive scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Fraser Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Fraser Drive scores 6.8/10 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 Fraser Drive?+

Contour has identified 71 grey spots on Fraser Drive - 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: 23 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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