Howard Lane

VICUnclassified road2.5 km6 segments

4.4Sports

7.3Safety

2.5 kmTotal length

6Segments

Howard Lane is a 2.5 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo

4.4/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

6.7/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

7.4/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

6.1/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

5.1/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 6 tratti

Discreto (4-6)58%Scarso (<4)42%

IQR punteggio Sport: 3.7 - 4.9

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed49%Unsealed51%

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

6.0

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

Velocità

7.0

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

Classe stradaUnclassified road

8.0

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

Traffico

9.0

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

Dislivello

4.0

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

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 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.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata50%

Rischio guida notturna65%

Esposizione al vento52%

Rischio abbagliamento solare79%

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 16 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144850443Asphalt0.37 km5.17.88.5 #144850439Asphalt0.36 km5.07.78.3 #144850442Asphalt0.39 km4.87.58.1 #144850441Asphalt0.36 km4.77.27.8 #144326313Paved0.07 km4.13.84.6 #144850444Asphalt0.60 km3.95.86.6 #144850440Asphalt0.47 km3.55.16.1 #144576072-0.23 km3.43.63.5 #144863856-0.05 km3.13.13.2 #144512541-0.50 km3.13.13.2 #144512542-0.34 km2.92.93.0 #144720818Unpaved0.35 km2.44.74.0 #144720817Unpaved0.64 km2.46.04.0 #144943727Unpaved0.03 km2.44.94.0 #144844317Unpaved0.10 km2.45.74.0 #144844316Unpaved0.60 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/howard-lane-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 Howard Lane?+

Howard Lane is approximately 2.5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Howard Lane sealed?+

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

Is Howard Lane good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Howard Lane scores 6.7/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Howard Lane in a caravan?+

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

Is Howard Lane good for an EV?+

Yes. Howard Lane scores 7.4/10 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: 28 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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