Metcalfe - Taradale Road

VICTertiary road1.9 km5 segments

2.4Sports

1.9 kmTotal length

5Segments

5Grey spot segments

Metcalfe - Taradale Road is a 2 km unsealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.6/10 for 4WDs with flowing 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

7.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 5 segments

Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

Curviness

7.2

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 5 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.

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Metcalfe - Taradale Road?+

Metcalfe - Taradale Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Metcalfe - Taradale Road sealed?+

No. Metcalfe - Taradale Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Metcalfe - Taradale Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Metcalfe - Taradale Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Metcalfe - Taradale Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Metcalfe - Taradale Road scores 7.6/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Metcalfe - Taradale Road?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on Metcalfe - Taradale 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: 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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