Harkaway Road

VICSecondary road6.3 km34 segments61

5.2Sports

6.3 kmTotal length

34Segments

61Grey spot segments

Harkaway Road is a 6 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.2/10 for EVs with straight corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 34 segments

Excellent (8+)10%Good (6-8)30%Fair (4-6)33%Poor (<4)28%

Sports score IQR: 3.9 - 6.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed76%Unsealed24%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

5.6

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 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 34 segments· 13 years of data

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.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

24%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

5,753vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 100% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.7/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure43%

Night driving risk48%

Wind exposure55%

Sun glare risk45%

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 61 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109622553Asphalt0.37 km8.98.89.0 #109622556Asphalt0.39 km8.98.88.9 #109622555Asphalt0.59 km8.38.18.3 #109538070Asphalt0.39 km8.28.18.3 #109197629Asphalt0.29 km8.28.18.1 #109622554Asphalt0.39 km8.28.08.2 #109322554Asphalt0.35 km7.97.88.1 #109197628Asphalt0.26 km7.87.77.9 #109098520Asphalt0.22 km7.57.27.4 #109322555Asphalt0.59 km7.37.27.5 #109538071Asphalt0.04 km7.26.97.6 #109538069Asphalt0.10 km7.26.97.6 #108606414Asphalt0.12 km6.96.67.4 #109538068Asphalt0.05 km6.96.67.4 #109538074Asphalt0.42 km6.66.36.7 #109197627Asphalt0.17 km6.66.37.0 #109525397Asphalt0.04 km6.56.26.9 #109781718Asphalt0.05 km6.46.27.0 #109322556Asphalt0.09 km6.36.06.7 #109321151-0.22 km6.36.36.3 #109538073Asphalt0.03 km6.35.96.5 #109321150-0.15 km6.16.16.2 #109422794Asphalt0.03 km6.15.86.7 #109538072Asphalt0.53 km6.15.76.2 #109781720Asphalt0.03 km6.05.76.4 #109781722Asphalt0.03 km5.95.76.4 #109781719Asphalt0.04 km5.95.76.4 #109781721Asphalt0.01 km5.55.25.7 #109322557-0.03 km5.25.15.6 #109321152-0.04 km5.25.15.5 #108892156-0.06 km5.25.15.6 #108892154-0.03 km5.25.15.6 #108892155-0.03 km5.15.05.5 #108892151-0.02 km5.05.05.5 #109106230-0.05 km5.05.05.5 #108892158-0.09 km5.04.95.4 #108892152-0.07 km5.04.85.2 #108892157-0.11 km4.94.85.2 #109321149-0.08 km4.74.64.7 #108892153-0.01 km4.54.34.5 #109322558-0.01 km4.44.34.5 #109106229-0.01 km4.44.34.4 #108892150-0.00 km4.44.34.4 #108892149-0.01 km4.44.34.4 #109622557Asphalt0.04 km4.05.87.1 #109781728Asphalt0.02 km3.95.77.0 #109781727Asphalt0.02 km3.95.76.9 #109781730Asphalt0.04 km3.75.46.5 #109331040-0.10 km3.55.56.3 #109131557-0.04 km3.45.36.2 #108892121-0.05 km3.45.26.0 #109331038-0.03 km3.35.15.9 #109131554-0.08 km3.25.05.8 #109619681-0.07 km3.14.75.2 #109619685-0.07 km3.04.65.3 #109619686-0.04 km3.04.55.4 #109131555-0.02 km3.04.75.6 #108892164-0.06 km2.94.45.2 #109619684-0.04 km2.94.35.1 #109619687-0.08 km2.84.24.8 #109619680-0.08 km2.84.14.8

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Harkaway Road?+

Harkaway Road is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Harkaway Road sealed?+

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

Is Harkaway Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Harkaway Road scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Harkaway Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Harkaway Road scores 6.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Harkaway Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Harkaway Road scores 6.2/10 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 Harkaway Road?+

Contour has identified 61 grey spots on Harkaway 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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