Highland Way

VICResidential road0.3 km2 segments

7.4Sports

7.3Safety

0.3 kmTotal length

2Segments

Highland Way is a 320 m sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.5/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles and caravans.

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Vehicle scores

7.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Good (6-8)94%Fair (4-6)6%

Sports score IQR: 5.6 - 6.9

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

9.4

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classResidential road

3.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.1

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

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 exposureHigh

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure48%

Night driving risk65%

Wind exposure63%

Sun glare risk82%

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 29 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144233632Asphalt0.21 km8.18.18.2 #144630666Paved0.30 km7.67.67.6 #144579411Paved0.16 km7.07.07.2 #144804743Asphalt0.26 km6.66.57.0 #144492565Paved0.10 km5.45.25.9 #144804746Asphalt0.09 km5.45.25.8 #144804742Asphalt0.09 km5.14.95.8 #144233645Paved0.01 km5.14.95.8 #144233648Asphalt0.02 km5.14.85.8 #144233646Paved0.01 km5.04.85.8 #144492564Paved0.14 km5.04.85.3 #144492566Paved0.11 km5.04.85.3 #144630665Paved0.02 km4.94.75.6 #144804744Asphalt0.04 km4.94.75.6 #144275854Paved0.32 km4.97.68.3 #144804745Asphalt0.04 km4.94.75.5 #144233631Asphalt0.23 km4.94.75.4 #144579410Paved0.07 km4.94.65.4 #144233649Asphalt0.01 km4.84.65.4 #144804747Asphalt0.05 km4.84.65.4 #144492567Paved0.14 km4.54.24.8 #144275856Paved0.13 km3.75.66.8 #144275853Paved0.08 km3.75.56.6 #145043810Asphalt0.10 km3.75.56.6 #145043808Asphalt0.08 km3.65.46.5 #145043809Asphalt0.05 km3.55.36.5 #144275858Paved0.08 km3.55.36.4 #144275857Paved0.04 km3.45.16.4 #144275855Paved0.02 km3.35.06.1

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 Highland Way?+

Highland Way is approximately 320 m long.

Is Highland Way sealed?+

Yes. Highland Way is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Highland Way good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Highland Way scores 7.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Highland Way in a caravan?+

Yes. Highland Way scores 7.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Highland Way good for an EV?+

Yes. Highland Way scores 7.5/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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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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