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Heathcote-North Costerfield Road

VICUnclassified road10.5 km27 segments
3.6Sports
10.5 kmTotal length
27Segments
27Grey spot segments
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Heathcote-North Costerfield Road is a 11 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.9/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.3/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.8/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 27 segments
Fair (4-6)33%Poor (<4)67%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 4.5

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed52%Unsealed48%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
5.7
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 27 segments
27
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.

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 Heathcote-North Costerfield Road?+

Heathcote-North Costerfield Road is approximately 11 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Heathcote-North Costerfield Road sealed?+

Yes. Heathcote-North Costerfield Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Heathcote-North Costerfield Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Heathcote-North Costerfield Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Heathcote-North Costerfield Road in a caravan?+

With care. Heathcote-North Costerfield Road scores 4.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Heathcote-North Costerfield Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Heathcote-North Costerfield Road scores 6.3/10 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 Heathcote-North Costerfield Road?+

Contour has identified 27 grey spots on Heathcote-North Costerfield 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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