McCarthy Road

NSWUnclassified road1.3 km4 segments

2.2Sports

7.5Safety

1.3 kmTotal length

4Segments

McCarthy Road is a 1.3 km road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 4.9/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo

2.2/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

3.6/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

3.8/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

4.9/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

2.6/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 4 tratti

Scarso (<4)100%

IQR punteggio Sport: 2.1 - 2.3

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

2.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

0.5

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

4.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaUnclassified road

8.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

9.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

5.5

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

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.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?

Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

Basato su 10 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata43%

Rischio guida notturna49%

Esposizione al vento51%

Rischio abbagliamento solare55%

Rischio impatto fauna11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 19 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142968772Asphalt0.50 km8.18.18.2 #142968773Asphalt0.39 km7.67.67.6 #142968771Asphalt0.54 km6.86.87.0 #142968774Asphalt0.07 km5.14.95.7 #143206479Asphalt0.37 km5.17.98.5 #143206484Asphalt0.53 km4.97.58.1 #142968776Asphalt0.03 km4.54.34.9 #142968775Asphalt0.00 km4.34.14.7 #143206483Asphalt0.65 km3.95.76.5 #143206485Asphalt0.03 km3.55.16.1 #143206486Asphalt0.03 km3.55.16.1 #143206482Asphalt0.48 km3.45.05.9 #143206480Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8 #143206481Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8 #143123049Dirt0.13 km2.44.24.0 #143123048Dirt0.54 km2.33.84.0 #142990640Unpaved0.35 km2.33.94.0 #143123051Dirt0.32 km2.13.33.5 #143123050Dirt0.32 km2.13.33.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 McCarthy Road?+

McCarthy Road is approximately 1.3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is McCarthy Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. McCarthy Road scores 3.6/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive McCarthy Road in a caravan?+

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

Is McCarthy Road suitable for a 4WD?+

McCarthy Road scores 4.9/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

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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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