Joseph Young Drive

VICTertiary road8.6 km23 segments

5.4Sports

8.6 kmTotal length

23Segments

23Grey spot segments

Joseph Young Drive is a 9 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 9.1/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

5.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

9.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 23 segments

Fair (4-6)96%Poor (<4)4%

Sports score IQR: 5.3 - 5.4

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

10.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 23 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.

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Joseph Young Drive?+

Joseph Young Drive is approximately 9 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Joseph Young Drive sealed?+

Yes. Joseph Young Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Joseph Young Drive good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Joseph Young Drive scores 8.3/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Joseph Young Drive in a caravan?+

With care. Joseph Young Drive scores 5.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Joseph Young Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Joseph Young Drive scores 9.1/10 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 Joseph Young Drive?+

Contour has identified 23 grey spots on Joseph Young Drive - 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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