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Howards Road

QLDUnclassified road3.1 km7 segments
2.4Sports
5.9Safety
3.1 kmTotal length
7Segments
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Howards Road is a 3.1 km unsealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 4.9/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 7 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.2
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.1
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
3.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Wet riskElevated
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.
When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure67%
Night driving risk64%
Wind exposure53%
Sun glare risk97%
Wildlife strike risk12%

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

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
2.89IRI m/km

Coverage: 14% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 32 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#142341057-0.50 km6.46.86.4#142411847-0.21 km6.16.45.9#142341058-0.12 km5.35.45.5#142651675Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142384838Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#142651676Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142651683Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142318760Ground0.42 km2.44.34.0#142384835Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#142384834Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#142458693Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142651682Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142651679Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142318761Ground0.59 km2.45.54.0#142651680Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142384839Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#142318764Unpaved0.38 km2.44.54.0#142384837Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#142651685Unpaved0.05 km2.45.04.0#142458694Unpaved0.22 km2.46.04.0#142318763Unpaved0.38 km2.45.54.0#142651673Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0#142651681Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142651684Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142384836Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#142651678Unpaved0.27 km2.44.84.0#142318765Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#142651672Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142651677Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142384840Unpaved0.10 km2.44.54.0#142651674Unpaved0.06 km2.45.04.0#142318762Ground0.01 km2.33.63.7
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/howards-road-qld-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Howards Road?+

Howards Road is approximately 3.1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Howards Road sealed?+

No. Howards Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Howards Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Howards Road scores 4.0/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Howards Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Howards Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Howards Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Howards Road scores 4.9/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

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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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