Meryla Road

NSWUnclassified road14.6 km35 segments

2.4Sports

14.6 kmTotal length

35Segments

38Grey spot segments

Meryla Road is a 15 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.1/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 35 segments

Fair (4-6)24%Poor (<4)76%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 3.7

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed39%Unsealed61%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

Curviness

10.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

1.0

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

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 35 segments· 10 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure52%

Night driving risk60%

Wind exposure64%

Sun glare risk48%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

Top 41 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#111255775Asphalt0.49 km4.97.78.4 #111255776Asphalt0.36 km4.97.78.4 #111255780Asphalt0.65 km4.97.68.3 #111255777Asphalt0.51 km4.87.58.3 #111255779Asphalt0.65 km4.87.58.3 #111255772Asphalt0.50 km4.77.38.1 #111255774Asphalt0.40 km4.77.38.1 #111255781Asphalt0.51 km4.36.77.5 #111255778Asphalt0.44 km4.36.77.2 #111255773Asphalt0.46 km3.85.86.8 #111255782Asphalt0.40 km3.65.56.5 #111255783Asphalt0.32 km3.14.75.8 #111077475Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #111077476Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0 #111077477Unpaved0.28 km2.46.04.0 #111093047Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0 #111093048Unpaved0.35 km2.45.94.0 #112422345Unpaved0.16 km2.45.94.0 #111093049Unpaved0.04 km2.44.04.0 #111093052Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0 #111093053Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0 #110910806Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0 #110910814Unpaved0.30 km2.45.54.0 #111093050Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0 #110910807Unpaved0.19 km2.45.84.0 #110910809Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0 #110910810Unpaved0.38 km2.45.94.0 #110910811Unpaved0.40 km2.45.64.0 #110910812Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0 #110910813Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0 #110910815Unpaved0.35 km2.45.24.0 #112100551Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0 #110910808Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0 #111093051Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0 #111077473Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0 #111077474Unpaved0.62 km2.46.04.0 #111377048Unpaved0.24 km2.44.94.0 #111077478Unpaved0.02 km2.13.54.0 #112422351Unpaved0.01 km2.13.43.5 #111093046-0.01 km1.93.03.4 #111245344Dirt0.05 km1.93.13.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/meryla-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Meryla Road?+

Meryla Road is approximately 15 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Meryla Road sealed?+

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

Is Meryla Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Meryla Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Meryla Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Meryla Road?+

Contour has identified 38 grey spots on Meryla 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: 21 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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