George Downes Drive

NSWSecondary road29.8 km76 segments33

8.3Sports

29.8 kmTotal length

76Segments

83Grey spot segments

George Downes Drive is a 30 km sealed secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.4/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles and 4WDs.

Explore more roads near Central Coast14 km

7-day forecast

Write a story··Report an issue

Vehicle scores

8.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.4/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 76 segments

Excellent (8+)60%Good (6-8)30%Fair (4-6)6%Poor (<4)4%

Sports score IQR: 6.6 - 8.8

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

7.3

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classSecondary road

8.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 76 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

15%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

16%

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

7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure50%

Night driving risk58%

Wind exposure56%

Sun glare risk54%

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 83 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110877261Asphalt0.58 km9.19.09.1 #110562260Asphalt0.50 km9.19.09.1 #110877260Asphalt0.65 km9.08.99.1 #110877247Asphalt0.65 km9.08.99.0 #110877262Asphalt0.54 km8.98.88.9 #110877266Asphalt0.65 km8.88.78.7 #110562263Asphalt0.44 km8.88.78.8 #110877267Asphalt0.53 km8.78.68.7 #110877250Asphalt0.55 km8.78.68.8 #110562262Asphalt0.65 km8.68.58.6 #110877272Asphalt0.48 km8.68.58.6 #110877284Asphalt0.36 km8.68.58.5 #110877268Asphalt0.55 km8.68.58.5 #110877274Asphalt0.50 km8.68.58.5 #110877251Asphalt0.56 km8.68.48.5 #110877273Asphalt0.47 km8.68.48.5 #110877252Asphalt0.53 km8.58.48.5 #110877265Asphalt0.65 km8.58.48.5 #110877283Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.5 #110562268Asphalt0.65 km8.58.48.5 #110877279Asphalt0.38 km8.58.48.4 #111172314Asphalt0.45 km8.48.38.4 #110877278Asphalt0.47 km8.48.38.4 #111172463Asphalt0.42 km8.48.38.4 #110562259Asphalt0.40 km8.48.28.4 #110877282Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.4 #110562269Asphalt0.50 km8.38.28.3 #111172313Asphalt0.46 km8.38.28.2 #111172312Asphalt0.35 km8.38.28.3 #110877269Asphalt0.50 km8.38.28.3 #110877263Asphalt0.51 km8.38.28.3 #110562267Asphalt0.21 km8.38.28.4 #110877259Asphalt0.41 km8.38.18.3 #110877281Asphalt0.50 km8.38.18.3 #111172462Asphalt0.15 km8.38.18.4 #110877280Asphalt0.50 km8.38.18.3 #110877277Asphalt0.41 km8.28.18.3 #110562265Asphalt0.42 km8.28.18.3 #111172306Asphalt0.35 km8.28.18.2 #110562258Asphalt0.21 km8.28.18.2 #111172311Asphalt0.54 km8.28.08.1 #111172315Asphalt0.44 km8.28.08.2 #110877276Asphalt0.62 km8.18.08.2 #110877258Asphalt0.63 km8.18.08.2 #111172307Asphalt0.53 km8.17.98.2 #110877275Asphalt0.50 km8.17.98.0 #110877271Asphalt0.52 km8.17.98.0 #111172464Asphalt0.29 km8.17.88.1 #111172459Asphalt0.36 km8.07.98.1 #110877256Asphalt0.62 km8.07.88.2 #110877253Asphalt0.50 km8.07.77.9 #111172317Asphalt0.61 km8.07.78.0 #110877264Asphalt0.42 km7.97.78.0 #111172460Asphalt0.60 km7.97.88.1 #110562266Asphalt0.24 km7.97.78.0 #110562264Asphalt0.04 km7.77.58.1 #110877248Asphalt0.42 km7.77.47.8 #111172310Asphalt0.10 km7.67.37.9 #111172305Asphalt0.14 km7.57.37.7 #110877249Asphalt0.38 km7.57.27.8 #111172316Asphalt0.43 km7.47.27.6 #110877270Asphalt0.36 km7.47.17.4 #110562271Asphalt0.50 km7.47.17.6 #110877257Asphalt0.40 km7.37.07.5 #110562261Asphalt0.50 km7.27.06.9 #110877255Asphalt0.36 km7.16.87.4 #111172318Asphalt0.05 km7.16.87.5 #110562270Asphalt0.25 km7.06.77.1 #111172465Asphalt0.11 km6.86.47.1 #110562272Asphalt0.24 km6.76.47.0 #110877254Asphalt0.15 km6.76.36.8 #111172309Asphalt0.09 km6.56.26.9 #111172308Asphalt0.58 km6.35.96.4 #111172461Asphalt0.10 km6.36.06.7 #111172466Asphalt0.15 km6.15.76.3 #111255681Asphalt0.45 km5.95.66.4 #111255680Asphalt0.04 km5.85.56.3 #110682172Asphalt0.12 km4.67.18.2 #110779173Asphalt0.26 km4.56.97.9 #111154140Asphalt0.10 km4.06.07.2 #111154139Asphalt0.01 km3.95.87.3 #111154138Asphalt0.03 km3.65.46.5 #111255473Asphalt0.01 km3.45.06.1

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/george-downes-drive-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=George%20Downes%20Drive&state=NSWSearch roads by name

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.

Enquire about council data access →

Frequently asked questions

How long is George Downes Drive?+

George Downes Drive is approximately 30 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is George Downes Drive sealed?+

Yes. George Downes Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is George Downes Drive good for motorcycles?+

Yes. George Downes Drive scores 8.2/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive George Downes Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. George Downes Drive scores 8.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is George Downes Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. George Downes Drive scores 8.3/10 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 George Downes Drive?+

Contour has identified 83 grey spots on George Downes Drive - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

Similar roads

Hill End Road

strong driving, 162 km away

8.5

RQS

Jamberoo Mountain Road

strong driving, 166 km away

8.5

RQS

Kangaroo Valley Road

strong driving, 181 km away

8.4

RQS

Wylds Road

strong driving, 50 km away

8.3

RQS

Woodhill Mountain Road

strong driving, 179 km away

8.3

RQS

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.

See how the world's best roads compare