Kirkland Road

NSWTertiary road3.6 km8 segments

5.2Sports

3.6 kmTotal length

8Segments

14Grey spot segments

Kirkland Road is a 4 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.7/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

5.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 8 segments

Fair (4-6)88%Poor (<4)13%

Sports score IQR: 4.8 - 5.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed75%Unsealed25%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

8.6

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

8.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 8 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. 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

7.2/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure54%

Night driving risk66%

Wind exposure60%

Sun glare risk33%

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 16 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110688803Asphalt0.52 km5.38.39.0 #110688804Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.4 #110688809Asphalt0.43 km4.97.58.3 #110688807Asphalt0.40 km4.97.58.3 #110688805Asphalt0.65 km4.87.38.1 #111262430Asphalt0.07 km4.84.55.4 #111262429Asphalt0.09 km4.84.55.4 #111262431Asphalt0.03 km4.84.55.4 #110688810Asphalt0.48 km4.56.97.6 #110688806Asphalt0.04 km4.46.67.8 #110688808Asphalt0.50 km4.16.36.7 #111707509Asphalt0.10 km4.06.07.3 #112138763Unpaved0.21 km2.46.04.0 #110930317Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #110930315Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0 #110930316Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/kirkland-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Kirkland Road?+

Kirkland Road is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Kirkland Road sealed?+

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

Is Kirkland Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Kirkland Road scores 7.9/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Kirkland Road in a caravan?+

With care. Kirkland Road scores 5.6/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Kirkland Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Kirkland Road scores 8.7/10 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 Kirkland Road?+

Contour has identified 14 grey spots on Kirkland 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: 21 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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