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Loop Road

NSWSecondary road0.7 km3 segments
6.7Sports
0.7 kmTotal length
3Segments
110Grey spot segments
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Loop Road is a 1 km sealed secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
6.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.8/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Excellent (8+)29%Good (6-8)29%Fair (4-6)43%

Sports score IQR: 5.7 - 8.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed10%Unsealed91%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
3.8
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classSecondary road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 3 segments· 10 years of data
110
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.

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

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

50%

Based on 10 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
6.7/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure70%
Night driving risk69%
Wind exposure61%
Sun glare risk69%
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 129 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#110602309Paved0.12 km9.19.09.1#111425823Asphalt0.09 km8.38.38.3#108616580Paved0.65 km7.77.67.8#111457869Asphalt0.07 km7.47.27.8#108616581Paved0.38 km7.17.07.2#111457870Paved0.04 km6.76.37.2#111457868Asphalt0.01 km6.25.76.2#110768012Paved0.14 km5.38.39.0#110624142Paved0.45 km5.38.39.0#110768015Paved0.08 km4.97.58.3#110764951Asphalt0.25 km4.87.48.3#110779523Asphalt0.06 km4.56.77.9#110653337Paved0.15 km4.56.97.8#110678034Paved0.12 km4.36.67.5#110764954Asphalt0.25 km4.36.67.5#110653336Paved0.08 km4.36.57.6#110653339Paved0.05 km4.16.27.5#110764952Asphalt0.13 km4.16.37.2#109837406Paved0.03 km4.13.74.5#111182326Unpaved0.50 km4.05.04.0#109432918Unpaved0.31 km4.04.84.0#111182327Unpaved0.50 km4.05.54.0#111182329Unpaved0.50 km4.04.84.0#111182330Unpaved0.53 km4.04.94.0#111182331Unpaved0.40 km4.06.54.0#111182332Unpaved0.47 km4.06.44.0#111182333Unpaved0.11 km4.05.04.0#111182328Unpaved0.65 km4.06.24.0#110764956Asphalt0.15 km4.06.17.2#111182325Unpaved0.38 km4.05.44.0#110768014Paved0.03 km4.06.07.2#110653338Paved0.02 km3.95.87.1#110764955Asphalt0.05 km3.95.97.0#110678035Paved0.06 km3.95.86.7#110764950Asphalt0.13 km3.95.87.0#111381550Paved0.02 km3.85.77.0#110695728Paved0.06 km3.85.66.9#110764953Asphalt0.05 km3.85.76.5#110696641Paved0.03 km3.85.67.0#110768013Paved0.02 km3.65.46.6#110764945Asphalt0.07 km3.65.46.5#110764946Asphalt0.02 km3.55.26.5#110764957Asphalt0.06 km3.55.26.1#110678033Paved0.05 km3.55.16.1#110764958Asphalt0.03 km3.45.26.4#109432919Unpaved0.17 km3.43.53.5#110764962Asphalt0.05 km3.45.16.3#110764948Asphalt0.03 km3.45.16.4#110764960Asphalt0.02 km3.45.06.3#110764947Asphalt0.06 km3.45.16.3#111381549Paved0.01 km3.44.95.9#110764949Asphalt0.11 km3.45.06.2#110696640Paved0.01 km3.44.95.8#110695729Paved0.05 km3.44.95.8#110764959Asphalt0.02 km3.34.96.1#110764961Asphalt0.02 km3.34.96.0#109153294Unpaved0.42 km2.44.34.0#109153296Unpaved0.61 km2.46.04.0#110921980Unpaved0.61 km2.46.04.0#110921981Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#110921982Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#110921983Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#110921984Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#110921985Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#110921986Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#110921987Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#110921988Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#110921989Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#110921990Unpaved0.58 km2.46.04.0#110921991Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#110921992Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#110921993Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#112123662Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#112123663Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#109153291Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#108756128Unpaved0.26 km2.45.54.0#111078306Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#111078307Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111078308Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111078309Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0#111078310Unpaved0.20 km2.46.04.0#111078339Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#111078340Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111078341Unpaved0.51 km2.46.04.0#111078342Unpaved0.37 km2.45.54.0#111078343Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111078344Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#111078345Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111078346Unpaved0.63 km2.46.04.0#111078347Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111078348Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#111078349Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0#111078350Unpaved0.59 km2.46.04.0#111078351Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#111081810Unpaved0.56 km2.46.04.0#111081811Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#111081812Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111081813Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#111081814Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111081815Unpaved0.62 km2.46.04.0#111081816Unpaved0.24 km2.46.04.0#111083215Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111083216Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111083217Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#111083218Unpaved0.21 km2.46.04.0#111215906Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#111078305Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#111081809Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#111215899Unpaved0.11 km2.46.04.0#111215902Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111215897Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0#111215898Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#111215901Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111215904Unpaved0.61 km2.46.04.0#111215905Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#111215928Unpaved0.60 km2.46.04.0#111215929Unpaved0.33 km2.46.04.0#111078338Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#111215907Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0#111215903Unpaved0.53 km2.46.04.0#111215900Unpaved0.59 km2.46.04.0#109153295Unpaved0.21 km2.44.54.0#108756126Unpaved0.24 km2.46.04.0#108756127Unpaved0.57 km2.46.04.0#108756129Unpaved0.44 km2.44.64.0#108756130Unpaved0.15 km2.44.84.0#108756131Unpaved0.03 km2.44.34.0#109153292Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109153293Unpaved0.61 km2.45.34.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/loop-road-nsw-8Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Loop%20Road&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 Loop Road?+

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

Is Loop Road sealed?+

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

Is Loop Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Loop Road scores 7.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Loop Road in a caravan?+

With care. Loop Road scores 5.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Loop Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Loop Road scores 8.0/10 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 Loop Road?+

Contour has identified 110 grey spots on Loop 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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