Menzies Road

QLDUnclassified road2.9 km6 segments

5.0Sports

7.2Safety

2.9 kmTotal length

6Segments

6Grey spot segments

Menzies Road is a 3 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Punteggi per veicolo

5.0/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

7.6/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

8.2/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

7.1/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

5.3/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 6 tratti

Discreto (4-6)100%

IQR punteggio Sport: 4.8 - 5.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed92%Unsealed8%

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

9.6

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

Velocità

7.0

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

4.0

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

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 6 tratti

Zone grigie

Il collegamento dei registri incidenti non è ancora disponibile per QLD. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità - vengono segnalate indipendentemente dallo storico incidenti.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

7.2/10 punteggio di sicurezza - più alto è più sicuro

Esposizione strada bagnata49%

Rischio guida notturna69%

Esposizione al vento53%

Rischio abbagliamento solare65%

Rischio impatto fauna10%

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

Segments

Top 11 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96482994Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5 #96482997Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3 #96483000Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3 #96483002Asphalt0.40 km4.97.58.1 #96482999Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.0 #96482991Asphalt0.50 km4.67.17.6 #96403692Compacted0.50 km4.04.44.0 #96403693Compacted0.50 km3.43.43.6 #96403695Compacted0.18 km3.43.43.6 #96403694Compacted0.50 km3.43.43.6 #96705340Unpaved0.39 km2.44.54.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/menzies-road-qldRoad 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 Menzies Road?+

Menzies Road is approximately 3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Menzies Road sealed?+

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

Is Menzies Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Menzies Road scores 7.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Menzies Road in a caravan?+

With care. Menzies Road scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Menzies Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Menzies Road scores 8.2/10 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 Menzies Road?+

Contour has identified 6 grey spots on Menzies 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: 24 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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