Hawthorne Road

QLDTertiary road2.0 km21 segments

5.9Sports

2.0 kmTotal length

21Segments

155Recorded crashes

1Grey spot segments

Hawthorne Road is a 2 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 21 segments

Good (6-8)47%Fair (4-6)40%Poor (<4)13%

Sports score IQR: 5.9 - 6.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed62%Unsealed38%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

0.0

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.

Road intel

Grey spots1 of 21 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 21 segments· 24 years of data

155

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Hawthorne Road?+

Hawthorne Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Hawthorne Road sealed?+

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

Is Hawthorne Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Hawthorne Road scores 5.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Hawthorne Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Hawthorne Road scores 7.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Hawthorne Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Hawthorne Road scores 6.6/10 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 Hawthorne Road?+

Contour has identified 1 grey spot on Hawthorne Road - section 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: 24 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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