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Lipton Drive

VICResidential road1.1 km15 segments
4.0Sports
1.1 kmTotal length
15Segments
15Grey spot segments
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Lipton Drive is a 1 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 4.4/10 for caravans with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.2/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.4/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 15 segments
Fair (4-6)53%Poor (<4)47%

Sports score IQR: 3.5 - 4.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed43%Unsealed57%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
1.3
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
3.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 15 segments· 13 years of data
15
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.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

25%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure51%
Night driving risk74%
Wind exposure56%
Sun glare risk49%
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 24 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#108724295Asphalt0.07 km6.05.86.5#109258203-0.14 km5.86.15.9#108652356-0.16 km5.45.75.5#108702451Paved0.47 km5.17.98.5#109258213-0.13 km5.15.35.2#108702452Paved0.22 km5.07.78.3#108724298Asphalt0.02 km4.94.75.6#108702450Paved0.36 km4.87.38.0#108724297Asphalt0.06 km4.84.65.4#108724296Asphalt0.02 km4.84.55.4#109258211-0.17 km4.24.44.4#108652358-0.10 km4.24.34.4#109258204-0.06 km3.94.04.2#109258210-0.09 km3.83.93.8#108652359-0.22 km3.63.83.9#108652355-0.05 km3.63.74.0#109258206-0.04 km3.53.63.9#109258209-0.06 km3.43.53.5#108652357-0.07 km3.43.53.7#109258205-0.05 km3.33.43.7#109258212-0.12 km3.33.43.7#108652360-0.08 km3.13.13.2#109258207-0.04 km3.13.13.2#109258208-0.04 km2.92.93.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/lipton-drive-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Lipton%20Drive&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 Lipton Drive?+

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

Is Lipton Drive sealed?+

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

Is Lipton Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Lipton Drive scores 4.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Lipton Drive in a caravan?+

With care. Lipton Drive scores 4.4/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Lipton Drive?+

Contour has identified 15 grey spots on Lipton 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: 23 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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