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Melrose Road

QLDUnclassified road8.0 km17 segments
3.5Sports
6.9Safety
8.0 kmTotal length
17Segments
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Melrose Road is a 8.0 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.2/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.2/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 17 segments
Fair (4-6)35%Poor (<4)65%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 4.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed37%Unsealed63%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
4.7
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
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.
Road intel
Wet riskElevated
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.
Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure50%
Night driving risk52%
Wind exposure49%
Sun glare risk82%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
5.26IRI m/km

Coverage: 6% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 71 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#151627739Asphalt0.50 km7.67.67.6#151627740Asphalt0.39 km5.45.35.7#151768933Paved0.50 km5.17.88.6#151768941Paved0.50 km5.07.88.4#151768942Paved0.50 km5.07.78.4#151768937Paved0.50 km4.87.38.0#150974153Asphalt0.18 km4.87.37.7#150974149Asphalt0.50 km4.46.77.1#150974148Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.3#151768938Paved0.50 km4.46.77.6#151768934Paved0.50 km4.26.37.1#150974151Asphalt0.07 km3.85.66.6#150974143Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#150974141Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#150974145Asphalt0.45 km3.75.46.3#150974146Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#150974142Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#150974147Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#150974150Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#150974144Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#151768935Paved0.50 km3.65.46.6#151768943Paved0.04 km3.65.36.5#151768939Paved0.50 km3.55.16.2#151768940Paved0.50 km3.55.16.2#150974152Asphalt0.27 km3.55.25.9#151768936Paved0.50 km3.55.16.1#150928690Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#151768949Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0#150928604Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#150928617Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#150928694Unpaved0.26 km2.45.84.0#150928689Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#150928693Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#150274589Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#150928601Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#150928603Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#150928605Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#150928606Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#150928608Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#150928684Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#150928614Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#150928680Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#150928691Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#150928692Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#150928682Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#150274595Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#150928615Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#151768946Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#151768947Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#151768945Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#150928610Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#150928612Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#150928679Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#150928681Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#150928688Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#150928683Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#150928687Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#150928600Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#150928609Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0#150928613Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#150274590Unpaved0.45 km2.44.04.0#150928686Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#150928618Unpaved0.02 km2.44.04.0#150274597Unpaved0.36 km2.43.84.0#150928685Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#150928607Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0#151768944Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#151768948Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#150928602Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#150928611Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#150928616Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/melrose-road-qld-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Melrose Road?+

Melrose Road is approximately 8.0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 5 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Melrose Road sealed?+

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

Is Melrose Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Melrose Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Melrose Road in a caravan?+

With care. Melrose Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Melrose Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Melrose Road scores 6.2/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 11 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.