Grahams Valley Road

NSWUnclassified road10.1 km23 segments

3.8Sports

10.1 kmTotal length

23Segments

29Grey spot segments

Grahams Valley Road is a 10 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 23 segments

Fair (4-6)48%Poor (<4)52%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed46%Unsealed54%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

4.5

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 23 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

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure54%

Night driving risk63%

Wind exposure53%

Sun glare risk73%

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 31 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110701152Asphalt0.56 km5.17.88.5 #110701151Asphalt0.57 km5.07.78.4 #110701160Asphalt0.48 km5.07.68.4 #111495585Asphalt0.42 km5.07.58.2 #110701153Asphalt0.17 km4.97.48.3 #110701156Asphalt0.46 km4.87.38.2 #110701158Asphalt0.65 km4.66.97.7 #110701159Asphalt0.43 km4.56.77.5 #111495586Asphalt0.50 km4.56.77.5 #110701155Asphalt0.39 km4.36.57.3 #110701154Asphalt0.38 km4.36.47.3 #110701157Asphalt0.22 km4.26.37.0 #111516177Asphalt0.05 km4.06.07.3 #111247749Unpaved0.38 km4.05.14.0 #111247747Unpaved0.36 km4.06.34.0 #111247748Unpaved0.37 km4.06.24.0 #111247746Unpaved0.37 km4.05.84.0 #111495587Asphalt0.23 km3.95.86.8 #111495588Concrete0.01 km3.85.76.8 #112648737Unpaved0.27 km3.83.93.9 #111229296Unpaved0.51 km2.44.94.0 #112621982Unpaved0.08 km2.45.14.0 #111229301Unpaved0.37 km2.45.54.0 #111229295Unpaved0.47 km2.44.54.0 #111229294Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0 #111229293Unpaved0.51 km2.45.14.0 #111229300Unpaved0.47 km2.45.24.0 #111229299Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0 #111229292Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #111229298Unpaved0.15 km2.45.14.0 #111229297Unpaved0.57 km2.45.84.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/grahams-valley-road-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 Grahams Valley Road?+

Grahams Valley Road is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Grahams Valley Road sealed?+

Yes. Grahams Valley Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Grahams Valley Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Grahams Valley Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Grahams Valley Road in a caravan?+

With care. Grahams Valley Road scores 5.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Grahams Valley Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Grahams Valley Road 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 Grahams Valley Road?+

Contour has identified 29 grey spots on Grahams Valley 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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