Middlingbank Road

VICSecondary road30.8 km84 segments

7.6Sports

30.8 kmTotal length

84Segments

87Grey spot segments

Middlingbank Road is a 31 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans and motorcycles and sports cars and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

7.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 84 segments

Excellent (8+)41%Good (6-8)23%Fair (4-6)32%Poor (<4)3%

Sports score IQR: 5.1 - 8.3

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

7.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classSecondary road

8.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 84 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 Middlingbank Road?+

Middlingbank Road is approximately 31 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Middlingbank Road sealed?+

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

Is Middlingbank Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Middlingbank Road scores 7.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Middlingbank Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Middlingbank Road scores 8.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Middlingbank Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Middlingbank 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 Middlingbank Road?+

Contour has identified 87 grey spots on Middlingbank 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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