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Henri Robert Drive

QLDSecondary road5.8 km22 segments
7.9Sports
5.8 kmTotal length
22Segments
60Recorded crashes
5Grey spot segments
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Henri Robert Drive is a 6 km sealed secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores
7.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 22 segments
Excellent (8+)50%Good (6-8)32%Fair (4-6)18%

Sports score IQR: 6.3 - 8.6

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
8.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
7.0
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
10.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 22 segments· 24 years of data
60
Total crashes
3
Fatalities
31
Serious injuries
5
Grey spots

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

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

23%

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure48%
Night driving risk56%
Wind exposure59%
Sun glare risk73%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
4.38IRI m/km

Coverage: 100% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 22 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96352591Asphalt0.45 km8.98.88.9#96352594Asphalt0.50 km8.98.88.9#96352580Asphalt0.18 km8.88.88.9#96352592Asphalt0.50 km8.88.98.8#96868284Asphalt0.50 km8.88.88.8#96869264Asphalt0.50 km8.68.78.7#96869263Asphalt0.50 km8.68.78.7#96352590Asphalt0.50 km8.68.78.7#96352588Asphalt0.28 km8.48.48.5#96352581Asphalt0.38 km8.48.38.4#96352593Asphalt0.13 km7.77.58.0#96869266Asphalt0.12 km7.17.07.5#96352595Asphalt0.17 km7.17.07.4#96352589Asphalt0.15 km6.86.67.2#96352586Asphalt0.15 km6.66.57.0#96352587Asphalt0.06 km6.36.06.9#96868285Asphalt0.31 km6.05.86.1#96352584Asphalt0.15 km6.05.86.4#96869261Asphalt0.05 km5.75.56.3#96352583Asphalt0.10 km5.55.25.9#96352585Asphalt0.09 km5.45.15.6#96352582Asphalt0.02 km5.24.95.5
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/henri-robert-drive-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Henri Robert Drive?+

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

Is Henri Robert Drive sealed?+

Yes. Henri Robert Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Henri Robert Drive good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Henri Robert Drive scores 7.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Henri Robert Drive in a caravan?+

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

Is Henri Robert Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Henri Robert Drive scores 8.1/10 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 Henri Robert Drive?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on Henri Robert Drive - 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: 16 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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