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Melville Bay Road

NTTrunk road21.3 km57 segments
5.1Sports
8.3Safety
21.3 kmTotal length
57Segments
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Melville Bay Road is a 21 km sealed trunk route in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo
5.1/10
SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna
5.8/10
MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche
6.6/10
EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia
4.9/10
4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada
5.8/10
VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido
Distribuzione qualità dei tratti
Punteggio Sport - 57 tratti
Buono (6-8)19%Discreto (4-6)64%Scarso (<4)17%

IQR punteggio Sport: 4.4 - 5.7

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Dettaglio del punteggio
Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti
Manto
10.0
Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.
Tortuosità
3.4
Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.
Velocità
8.6
Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.
Classe stradaTrunk road
5.9
Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.
Traffico
5.9
Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.
Dislivello
4.2
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.
Ambiente stradale
Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima
Esposizione strada bagnata37%
Rischio guida notturna40%
Esposizione al vento46%
Rischio abbagliamento solare81%
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 57 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#139784777Asphalt0.65 km7.37.07.3#139789050Asphalt0.42 km7.16.87.2#139784778Asphalt0.04 km6.76.37.0#139784776Asphalt0.19 km6.66.26.5#139725348Asphalt0.37 km6.66.26.8#139725349Asphalt0.33 km6.46.06.7#139725339Asphalt0.53 km6.35.96.6#139725347Asphalt0.32 km6.35.86.5#139725350Asphalt0.58 km6.25.86.3#139725346Asphalt0.19 km6.25.76.5#139725362Asphalt0.50 km6.05.66.1#139725361Asphalt0.65 km5.95.56.1#139725353Asphalt0.50 km5.95.56.0#139725354Asphalt0.65 km5.95.46.0#139725340Asphalt0.19 km5.75.26.1#139725345Asphalt0.18 km5.65.16.0#139725355Asphalt0.50 km5.65.16.0#139725359Asphalt0.50 km5.65.15.8#139725352Asphalt0.26 km5.65.15.8#139789049Asphalt0.07 km5.65.15.8#139725351Asphalt0.43 km5.55.15.8#139725360Asphalt0.36 km5.55.05.7#139725365Asphalt0.06 km5.44.95.8#139725358Asphalt0.63 km5.34.85.6#139725343Asphalt0.44 km5.34.85.6#139725363Asphalt0.00 km5.24.75.3#139725344Asphalt0.50 km5.24.75.5#139789048Asphalt0.40 km5.24.65.4#139725364Asphalt0.36 km5.14.65.4#139723079Asphalt0.58 km5.07.78.4#139725357Asphalt0.43 km5.04.45.2#139789047Asphalt0.06 km5.04.45.1#139725356Asphalt0.37 km5.04.45.1#139723078Asphalt0.65 km5.07.68.2#139723063Asphalt0.52 km4.87.48.1#139723074Asphalt0.65 km4.87.48.0#139723064Asphalt0.35 km4.87.38.0#139723077Asphalt0.52 km4.77.17.8#139723075Asphalt0.50 km4.67.07.7#139723073Asphalt0.39 km4.56.87.5#139723065Asphalt0.37 km4.56.87.5#139723062Asphalt0.19 km4.56.87.5#139723066Asphalt0.32 km4.46.67.4#139723080Asphalt0.50 km4.36.47.2#139723076Asphalt0.50 km4.06.06.8#139723067Asphalt0.20 km3.75.46.3#139723072Asphalt0.23 km3.65.46.3#139723061Asphalt0.27 km3.65.36.2#139723081Asphalt0.50 km3.65.36.2#139723083Asphalt0.50 km3.65.26.3#139723082Asphalt0.30 km3.55.26.2#139723068Asphalt0.44 km3.55.26.2#139723084Asphalt0.09 km3.55.26.2#139723070Asphalt0.20 km3.55.26.2#139723069Asphalt0.23 km3.45.05.9#139723071Asphalt0.65 km3.45.05.9#139723060Asphalt0.01 km3.45.05.9
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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Councils & Government

This road is part of NT'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 Melville Bay Road?+

Melville Bay Road is approximately 21 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 20 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Melville Bay Road sealed?+

Yes. Melville Bay Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Melville Bay Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Melville Bay Road scores 5.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Melville Bay Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Melville Bay Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Melville Bay Road scores 6.6/10 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: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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