Howards Road

VICResidential road1.4 km9 segments

6.3Sports

7.0Safety

1.4 kmTotal length

9Segments

Howards Road is a 1.4 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 9 segments

Excellent (8+)37%Good (6-8)12%Fair (4-6)51%

Sports score IQR: 4.5 - 5.1

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed69%Unsealed31%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

5.6

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

3.7

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

Traffic

7.2

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.3

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 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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure50%

Night driving risk52%

Wind exposure52%

Sun glare risk91%

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 48 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144129637Asphalt0.25 km8.18.18.2 #144129643Asphalt0.28 km8.08.08.2 #144131167Asphalt0.16 km6.96.87.2 #145100854Asphalt0.16 km5.17.88.6 #144129639Asphalt0.03 km5.04.85.8 #144129640Asphalt0.13 km4.94.75.6 #144129638Asphalt0.27 km4.94.75.5 #144129642Asphalt0.06 km4.84.55.4 #145142639Asphalt0.02 km4.54.34.8 #144129641Asphalt0.06 km4.54.34.9 #145142635Asphalt0.02 km4.54.24.8 #144347504Asphalt0.65 km4.46.77.4 #144506207Unpaved0.29 km4.06.54.0 #144506206Unpaved0.38 km4.05.24.0 #144347505Asphalt0.50 km4.05.96.6 #144347508Asphalt0.09 km3.75.56.8 #144347502Asphalt0.50 km3.65.46.4 #144347510Asphalt0.50 km3.65.46.6 #144347509Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #144347511Asphalt0.54 km3.55.16.1 #144347506Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #144347503Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #144347512Asphalt0.54 km3.44.95.8 #144347513Asphalt0.10 km3.44.95.8 #144347507Asphalt0.37 km3.44.95.8 #145142636Asphalt0.03 km3.34.95.9 #145142637Asphalt0.03 km3.34.95.9 #144786490Unpaved0.02 km2.82.82.8 #144786489Unpaved0.57 km2.82.82.8 #144786488Unpaved0.35 km2.82.82.8 #144496178Unpaved0.43 km2.44.64.0 #144448814Unpaved0.34 km2.44.04.0 #144496176Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0 #144448812Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #144448811Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #144448810Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #144359855Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0 #144359854Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0 #144359856Unpaved0.03 km2.44.34.0 #144496179Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #144840326Unpaved0.17 km2.44.34.0 #144824612Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0 #144832180Unpaved0.11 km2.43.84.0 #144496180Unpaved0.37 km2.44.74.0 #144832179Unpaved0.61 km2.44.04.0 #144496177Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #144448813Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #144496181Unpaved0.03 km2.45.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/howards-road-vic-4Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Howards%20Road&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 Howards Road?+

Howards Road is approximately 1.4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Howards Road sealed?+

Yes. Howards Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Howards Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Howards Road scores 6.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Howards Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Howards Road scores 6.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Howards Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Howards Road scores 7.0/10 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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