Howes Creek Road

VICTertiary road2.7 km6 segments

4.8Sports

2.7 kmTotal length

6Segments

6Grey spot segments

Howes Creek Road is a 3 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and solid surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 6 segments

Excellent (8+)33%Good (6-8)17%Poor (<4)50%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 7.9

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed74%Unsealed26%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

6.5

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

Curviness

6.9

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

5.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 6 segments

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure59%

Night driving risk63%

Wind exposure55%

Sun glare risk52%

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 6 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108657953Asphalt0.50 km8.98.88.8 #108657954Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.1 #108657955Asphalt0.26 km7.16.87.4 #109595112Unpaved0.44 km2.45.14.0 #109595110Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #109595111Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/howes-creek-road-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 Howes Creek Road?+

Howes Creek Road is approximately 3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Howes Creek Road sealed?+

Yes. Howes Creek Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Howes Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Howes Creek Road scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Howes Creek Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Howes Creek Road scores 3.3/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Howes Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 6 grey spots on Howes Creek Road - 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.

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