Merimbula Drive

VICPrimary road4.6 km20 segments9

5.6Sports

4.6 kmTotal length

20Segments

25Grey spot segments

Merimbula Drive is a 5 km sealed primary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 20 segments

Excellent (8+)16%Good (6-8)24%Fair (4-6)44%Poor (<4)16%

Sports score IQR: 4.8 - 7.7

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

0.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classPrimary road

5.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

5.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 20 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.

Segments

Top 1 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109631227Asphalt0.08 km5.65.15.8

Showing top 1 of 20 segments

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/merimbula-drive-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Merimbula%20Drive&state=VICSearch roads by name

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 Merimbula Drive?+

Merimbula Drive is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Merimbula Drive sealed?+

Yes. Merimbula Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Merimbula Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Merimbula Drive scores 5.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Merimbula Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Merimbula Drive scores 6.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Merimbula Drive?+

Contour has identified 25 grey spots on Merimbula Drive - 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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