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Lake Drive

NSWTertiary road17.5 km40 segments
2.4Sports
6.1Safety
17.5 kmTotal length
40Segments
29Grey spot segments
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Lake Drive is a 18 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.9/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 40 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed5%Unsealed95%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
5.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.2
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
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
4.3
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Grey spots29 of 40 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
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.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 40 segments
29
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
Wet road exposure56%
Night driving risk61%
Wind exposure50%
Sun glare risk75%
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 54 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#143702590Asphalt0.26 km8.18.18.2#143702589Asphalt0.26 km8.18.18.2#143702588Asphalt0.50 km7.37.37.2#143317375Asphalt0.16 km5.48.39.1#143320805Paved0.31 km5.07.78.4#143317374Asphalt0.14 km4.97.58.3#143604046Paved0.11 km4.87.38.2#143317367Asphalt0.14 km4.56.98.0#143320807Paved0.09 km4.05.97.0#143604044Paved0.07 km4.05.97.0#143604045Paved0.02 km3.75.56.8#143320806Paved0.27 km3.55.16.1#143127168Gravel0.49 km2.46.04.0#143127156Gravel0.63 km2.46.04.0#143127154Gravel0.35 km2.45.84.0#143127150Gravel0.45 km2.46.04.0#143127189Gravel0.26 km2.46.04.0#143127187Gravel0.37 km2.46.04.0#143127186Gravel0.35 km2.46.04.0#143127185Gravel0.41 km2.46.04.0#143127184Gravel0.51 km2.46.04.0#143127183Gravel0.56 km2.46.04.0#143127179Gravel0.37 km2.46.04.0#143127178Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#143127177Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#143127176Gravel0.40 km2.46.04.0#143127175Gravel0.45 km2.46.04.0#143127174Gravel0.36 km2.46.04.0#143127172Gravel0.49 km2.46.04.0#143127171Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#143127170Gravel0.40 km2.46.04.0#143127169Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#143127165Gravel0.36 km2.46.04.0#143127164Gravel0.46 km2.46.04.0#143127163Gravel0.36 km2.46.04.0#143127161Gravel0.35 km2.45.24.0#143127158Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#143127157Gravel0.59 km2.46.04.0#143127153Gravel0.41 km2.46.04.0#143127151Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#143127149Gravel0.62 km2.46.04.0#143127181Gravel0.22 km2.46.04.0#143127173Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#143127162Gravel0.50 km2.45.34.0#143127188Gravel0.03 km2.44.24.0#143127160Gravel0.36 km2.44.94.0#144054996Gravel0.02 km2.44.44.0#143127159Gravel0.40 km2.45.34.0#143127167Gravel0.08 km2.44.74.0#143127155Gravel0.41 km2.44.54.0#143127166Gravel0.09 km2.44.24.0#143127152Gravel0.38 km2.46.04.0#143127180Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#143127190Gravel0.03 km2.44.24.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/lake-drive-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Lake%20Drive&state=NSWSearch roads by name

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 Lake Drive?+

Lake Drive is approximately 18 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 15 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Lake Drive sealed?+

Yes. Lake Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Lake Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Lake Drive scores 5.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Lake Drive in a caravan?+

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

Are there any dangerous sections on Lake Drive?+

Contour has identified 29 grey spots on Lake 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: 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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