Milford Road

VICTertiary road4.3 km11 segments

5.4Sports

4.3 kmTotal length

11Segments

11Grey spot segments

Milford Road is a 4 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 9.1/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

5.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

9.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

1.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 11 segments

Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 5.3 - 5.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed88%Unsealed12%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

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

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 11 segments· 13 years of data

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.

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 13 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

6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure53%

Night driving risk71%

Wind exposure63%

Sun glare risk82%

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 12 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108874521Paved0.50 km5.48.49.2 #108874516Paved0.39 km5.48.49.2 #108874520Paved0.40 km5.48.49.2 #108874515Paved0.55 km5.48.49.2 #108874514Paved0.38 km5.48.39.1 #108874513Paved0.42 km5.48.39.1 #115417607Paved0.39 km5.48.39.1 #108874517Paved0.55 km5.38.29.0 #108874519Paved0.41 km5.38.29.0 #115417608Paved0.19 km5.38.29.0 #108874518Paved0.12 km5.17.88.6 #109499675Unpaved0.01 km2.43.84.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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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 Milford Road?+

Milford Road is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Milford Road sealed?+

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

Is Milford Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Milford Road scores 8.3/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Milford Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Milford Road scores 1.9/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Milford Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Milford Road scores 9.1/10 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 Milford Road?+

Contour has identified 11 grey spots on Milford 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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