Hepburn-Newstead Road

VICSecondary road21.3 km66 segmentsC285

6.5Sports

7.9Safety

21.3 kmTotal length

66Segments

68Grey spot segments

Hepburn-Newstead Road is a 21 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Punteggi per veicolo

6.5/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

6.9/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

7.7/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

6.3/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

7.9/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 66 tratti

Eccellente (8+)21%Buono (6-8)38%Discreto (4-6)26%Scarso (<4)15%

IQR punteggio Sport: 4.6 - 7.9

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

10.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

3.0

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

10.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaSecondary road

8.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

10.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

7.0

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Grey spots68 of 66 segments

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

Wet riskModerate

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 66 tratti· 13 anni di dati

Zone grigie

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Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.260 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 0.196▼ Roads.detail.belowStateAverage

Il collegamento dei registri incidenti non è ancora disponibile per VIC. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità - vengono segnalate indipendentemente dallo storico incidenti.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?

Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

11%

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

Basato su 13 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Volume di traffico

Traffico medio giornaliero annuo

181veicoli al giorno (mediana)

Copertura: 64% dei tratti ha dati AADT. Basato su rilevamenti di traffico - i volumi reali variano con le stagioni.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata42%

Rischio guida notturna50%

Esposizione al vento53%

Rischio abbagliamento solare34%

Rischio impatto fauna11%

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

Segments

Top 66 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109464213Paved0.40 km9.59.59.4 #109464222Paved0.48 km9.59.59.4 #109464226Paved0.65 km8.88.78.6 #109464225Paved0.42 km8.78.78.7 #108696690Paved0.50 km8.78.78.7 #109464227Paved0.37 km8.68.58.4 #109464231Paved0.49 km8.58.48.4 #109464223Paved0.50 km8.28.18.1 #109464216Paved0.43 km8.28.18.1 #109464229Paved0.50 km8.28.18.1 #109464224Paved0.32 km8.28.18.2 #109464234Paved0.64 km8.07.98.0 #108696691Paved0.37 km8.07.88.1 #109294917Asphalt0.13 km8.07.87.9 #109464217Paved0.50 km7.97.87.7 #109464228Paved0.42 km7.87.67.6 #109464214Paved0.46 km7.77.67.9 #108696694Paved0.18 km7.67.57.6 #108696693Paved0.50 km7.67.47.6 #109464236Paved0.14 km7.57.37.7 #108696687Paved0.17 km7.47.27.6 #108696695Paved0.08 km7.37.27.8 #109464233Paved0.10 km7.37.17.6 #109464235Paved0.50 km7.27.07.3 #108696688Paved0.43 km7.16.97.4 #108696689Paved0.04 km6.96.77.4 #108696686Paved0.07 km6.96.77.4 #108696705Paved0.05 km6.96.77.4 #109464220Paved0.14 km6.86.57.1 #109464221Paved0.35 km6.86.57.1 #108696692Paved0.50 km6.86.57.1 #109464230Paved0.23 km6.56.26.7 #109436690Asphalt0.46 km6.56.26.7 #109464215Paved0.20 km6.56.26.7 #109464232Paved0.64 km6.36.06.4 #109464219Paved0.52 km6.36.06.4 #109464218Paved0.50 km6.36.06.4 #109294918Asphalt0.11 km6.36.06.4 #109294932Asphalt0.13 km6.36.06.4 #109193633Asphalt0.29 km5.48.49.2 #108825334Asphalt0.40 km5.48.49.2 #109589308Asphalt0.40 km5.48.39.1 #109589307Asphalt0.38 km5.38.29.0 #108825330Asphalt0.27 km5.28.18.9 #108825331Asphalt0.45 km5.17.98.8 #108799370Asphalt0.41 km5.07.88.6 #108799372Asphalt0.52 km5.07.68.3 #108799375Asphalt0.40 km4.97.58.3 #108799376Asphalt0.37 km4.87.48.0 #108825333Asphalt0.31 km4.67.08.1 #108799371Asphalt0.56 km4.56.97.6 #108825385Asphalt0.36 km4.46.67.6 #108799374Asphalt0.45 km4.16.17.2 #108799369Asphalt0.07 km4.06.17.3 #109193634Asphalt0.07 km4.05.97.0 #108799373Asphalt0.04 km3.85.77.0 #108825332Asphalt0.41 km3.85.66.9 #108825384Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.9 #108825383Asphalt0.08 km3.85.66.9 #108799378Asphalt0.46 km3.85.66.7 #108825336Asphalt0.07 km3.75.66.7 #108799377Asphalt0.37 km3.75.56.7 #108799368Asphalt0.05 km3.75.66.7 #108825335Asphalt0.04 km3.75.46.6 #108825386Asphalt0.05 km3.75.46.6 #108825387Asphalt0.04 km3.75.46.6

API reference

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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Hepburn-Newstead Road?+

Hepburn-Newstead Road is approximately 21 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Hepburn-Newstead Road sealed?+

Yes. Hepburn-Newstead Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Hepburn-Newstead Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Hepburn-Newstead Road scores 6.9/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Hepburn-Newstead Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Hepburn-Newstead Road scores 7.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Hepburn-Newstead Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Hepburn-Newstead Road scores 7.7/10 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 Hepburn-Newstead Road?+

Contour has identified 68 grey spots on Hepburn-Newstead 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: 23 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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