Grove Road

NSWTertiary road14.1 km38 segments

4.0Sports

14.1 kmTotal length

38Segments

44Grey spot segments

Grove Road is a 14 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 38 segments

Good (6-8)2%Fair (4-6)93%Poor (<4)5%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 4.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed33%Unsealed67%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

5.0

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

Curviness

5.2

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 38 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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

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

7.3/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure55%

Night driving risk59%

Wind exposure53%

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 46 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#111354769Concrete0.02 km6.15.96.6 #111354782Concrete0.04 km5.95.76.4 #111354775Concrete0.02 km5.75.56.0 #111354784Concrete0.03 km5.75.55.9 #110603526Asphalt0.37 km5.25.05.8 #110603527Asphalt0.34 km4.94.75.5 #110938434Asphalt0.37 km4.97.78.5 #110938437Asphalt0.37 km4.77.48.2 #110938435Asphalt0.37 km4.67.28.1 #110938436Asphalt0.37 km4.57.18.0 #110938438Asphalt0.18 km4.57.08.0 #112156193Asphalt0.46 km4.26.57.5 #110938441Asphalt0.43 km4.26.57.5 #110938439Asphalt0.52 km4.16.47.2 #110938440Asphalt0.55 km4.16.37.4 #111354764Gravel0.55 km4.06.04.0 #111354765Gravel0.58 km4.06.54.0 #111354766Gravel0.11 km4.05.54.0 #111354768Gravel0.28 km4.05.44.0 #111354770Gravel0.29 km4.06.54.0 #111354771Gravel0.05 km4.06.44.0 #111354772Gravel0.49 km4.06.54.0 #111354773Gravel0.49 km4.06.54.0 #111354774Gravel0.23 km4.06.54.0 #111354776Gravel0.04 km4.05.14.0 #111354777Gravel0.41 km4.06.54.0 #111354779Gravel0.52 km4.06.34.0 #111354780Gravel0.24 km4.06.54.0 #111354778Gravel0.65 km4.06.54.0 #110938523Gravel0.49 km4.06.34.0 #110938531Gravel0.42 km4.06.54.0 #111354761Gravel0.39 km4.06.54.0 #111354767Gravel0.50 km4.05.74.0 #110938526Gravel0.14 km4.05.84.0 #110938528Gravel0.13 km4.05.64.0 #110938530Gravel0.42 km4.06.54.0 #110938527Gravel0.65 km4.06.24.0 #110938525Gravel0.57 km4.06.04.0 #111354781Gravel0.24 km4.06.54.0 #111354763Gravel0.50 km4.05.54.0 #110938524Gravel0.04 km4.05.74.0 #110938529Gravel0.52 km4.06.54.0 #111354762Gravel0.37 km4.06.04.0 #111354783Gravel0.38 km4.06.54.0 #110938442Asphalt0.38 km3.85.86.8 #112156194Asphalt0.04 km3.85.86.9

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/grove-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Grove%20Road&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.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Grove Road?+

Grove Road is approximately 14 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Grove Road sealed?+

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

Is Grove Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Grove Road scores 6.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Grove Road in a caravan?+

With care. Grove Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Grove Road?+

Contour has identified 44 grey spots on Grove 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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