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Hellfire Bay Road

WAUnclassified road3.7 km9 segments
4.9Sports
3.7 kmTotal length
9Segments
11Grey spot segments

Hellfire Bay Road is a 4 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores
4.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.3/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.4/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 9 segments
Fair (4-6)82%Poor (<4)18%

Sports score IQR: 4.7 - 5.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
8.5
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 9 segments
11
Grey spots

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

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure48%
Night driving risk70%
Wind exposure62%
Sun glare risk34%
Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/hellfire-bay-road-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Hellfire%20Bay%20Road&state=WASearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of WA'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 Hellfire Bay Road?+

Hellfire Bay Road is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Hellfire Bay Road sealed?+

Yes. Hellfire Bay Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Hellfire Bay Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Hellfire Bay Road scores 7.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Hellfire Bay Road in a caravan?+

With care. Hellfire Bay Road scores 5.4/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Hellfire Bay Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Hellfire Bay Road scores 8.3/10 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 Hellfire Bay Road?+

Contour has identified 11 grey spots on Hellfire Bay 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.