Hereford Street

VICTertiary road1.0 km13 segments

4.2Sports

7.4Safety

1.0 kmTotal length

13Segments

1Grey spot segments

Hereford Street is a 1.0 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 13 segments

Fair (4-6)45%Poor (<4)55%

Sports score IQR: 3.4 - 3.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed96%Unsealed4%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

3.8

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

8.9

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

6.1

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots1 of 13 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.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 13 segments

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure48%

Night driving risk67%

Wind exposure57%

Sun glare risk100%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

Top 27 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144988315Paved0.02 km5.65.56.2 #144191533Asphalt0.35 km5.17.98.6 #144988314Paved0.02 km5.04.85.7 #144297888Paved0.03 km4.94.75.6 #144988310Paved0.02 km4.94.75.1 #144238929Paved0.11 km4.84.55.4 #144767946-0.10 km4.74.94.9 #144297884Paved0.05 km4.54.34.9 #144297886Paved0.08 km4.54.34.9 #144297887Paved0.02 km4.54.34.9 #144988311Paved0.01 km4.54.24.7 #144238928Paved0.11 km4.44.14.7 #144238930Paved0.09 km4.44.14.7 #144988316Paved0.01 km4.34.14.7 #144297885Paved0.11 km4.34.14.7 #144191526Asphalt0.11 km4.16.17.2 #144191530Asphalt0.06 km4.05.97.2 #144191528Asphalt0.06 km3.85.77.0 #144191531Asphalt0.05 km3.85.66.8 #144191529Asphalt0.02 km3.75.46.6 #144191524Asphalt0.09 km3.75.46.6 #144191525Asphalt0.03 km3.55.26.2 #144191527Asphalt0.08 km3.55.26.2 #144191536Asphalt0.01 km3.45.06.1 #144191532Asphalt0.02 km3.45.05.9 #144191534Asphalt0.07 km3.45.05.9 #144191535Asphalt0.07 km3.34.85.8

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/hereford-street-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Hereford Street?+

Hereford Street is approximately 1.0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Hereford Street sealed?+

Yes. Hereford Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Hereford Street good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Hereford Street scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Hereford Street in a caravan?+

With care. Hereford Street scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Hereford Street good for an EV?+

Yes. Hereford Street scores 7.2/10 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 Hereford Street?+

Contour has identified 1 grey spot on Hereford Street - 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: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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