Guthega Road

VICTertiary road19.0 km53 segments

8.5Sports

19.0 kmTotal length

53Segments

58Grey spot segments

Guthega Road is a 19 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.7/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

8.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 53 segments

Excellent (8+)53%Good (6-8)10%Fair (4-6)36%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 9.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed91%Unsealed9%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

10.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 53 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Segments

Top 1 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109159874Compacted0.03 km4.05.34.0

Showing top 1 of 53 segments

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/guthega-road-vicRoad 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 Guthega Road?+

Guthega Road is approximately 19 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Guthega Road sealed?+

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

Is Guthega Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Guthega Road scores 8.5/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Guthega Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Guthega Road scores 3.0/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Guthega Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Guthega Road scores 8.6/10 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 Guthega Road?+

Contour has identified 58 grey spots on Guthega 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: 22 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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