McGledes Hill Road

VICTertiary road11.9 km28 segments

4.6Sports

11.9 kmTotal length

28Segments

28Grey spot segments

McGledes Hill Road is a 12 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.4/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 28 segments

Fair (4-6)89%Poor (<4)11%

Sports score IQR: 4.3 - 5.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

3.9

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 28 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.

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 McGledes Hill Road?+

McGledes Hill Road is approximately 12 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is McGledes Hill Road sealed?+

Yes. McGledes Hill Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is McGledes Hill Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. McGledes Hill Road scores 6.9/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive McGledes Hill Road in a caravan?+

With care. McGledes Hill Road scores 5.4/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is McGledes Hill Road good for an EV?+

Yes. McGledes Hill Road scores 7.9/10 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 McGledes Hill Road?+

Contour has identified 28 grey spots on McGledes Hill 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: 22 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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