McCarthy Drive

VICResidential road0.6 km4 segments

5.5Sports

0.6 kmTotal length

4Segments

11Grey spot segments

McCarthy Drive is a 1 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.1/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 4 segments

Excellent (8+)17%Fair (4-6)50%Poor (<4)33%

Sports score IQR: 4.1 - 5.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed20%Unsealed80%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

1.8

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

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 4 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.

Segments

Top 11 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109434480Asphalt0.27 km8.18.18.2 #109434479Asphalt0.07 km5.65.56.3 #109434481Asphalt0.08 km5.55.36.1 #109434482Asphalt0.14 km5.55.36.1 #109277725Unpaved0.57 km4.06.54.0 #109277723Unpaved0.55 km4.06.54.0 #109277724Unpaved0.49 km4.04.44.0 #109277727Unpaved0.06 km4.04.74.0 #109277726Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0 #109693737-0.03 km3.73.84.2 #109693736-0.03 km3.63.84.1

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/mccarthy-drive-vic-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 McCarthy Drive?+

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

Is McCarthy Drive sealed?+

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

Is McCarthy Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. McCarthy Drive scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive McCarthy Drive in a caravan?+

Not recommended. McCarthy Drive scores 3.0/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is McCarthy Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. McCarthy Drive scores 6.1/10 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 McCarthy Drive?+

Contour has identified 11 grey spots on McCarthy 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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