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Hodgsons Lane

VICTertiary road9.6 km22 segments
4.2Sports
9.6 kmTotal length
22Segments
22Grey spot segments

Hodgsons Lane is a 10 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 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
7.3/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.8/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 22 segments
Fair (4-6)73%Poor (<4)27%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 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
2.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 22 segments
22
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.

API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/hodgsons-lane-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Hodgsons%20Lane&state=VICSearch roads by name

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 Hodgsons Lane?+

Hodgsons Lane is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Hodgsons Lane sealed?+

Yes. Hodgsons Lane is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Hodgsons Lane good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Hodgsons Lane in a caravan?+

With care. Hodgsons Lane scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Hodgsons Lane good for an EV?+

Yes. Hodgsons Lane scores 7.3/10 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 Hodgsons Lane?+

Contour has identified 22 grey spots on Hodgsons Lane - 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.