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Mount Broughton Road

NSWTertiary road3.3 km7 segments
8.8Sports
3.3 kmTotal length
7Segments
7Grey spot segments

Mount Broughton Road is a 3 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.8/10 for sports cars with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and caravans and EVs and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores
8.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
8.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.6/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
8.7/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 7 segments
Excellent (8+)57%Good (6-8)43%

Sports score IQR: 7.3 - 9.2

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
9.9
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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 7 segments· 10 years of data
7
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

50%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

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
6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure46%
Night driving risk60%
Wind exposure57%
Sun glare risk71%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/mount-broughton-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Mount%20Broughton%20Road&state=NSWSearch roads by name

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 Mount Broughton Road?+

Mount Broughton Road is approximately 3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Mount Broughton Road sealed?+

Yes. Mount Broughton Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Mount Broughton Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Mount Broughton Road scores 8.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Mount Broughton Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Mount Broughton Road scores 8.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Mount Broughton Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Mount Broughton Road scores 8.6/10 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 Mount Broughton Road?+

Contour has identified 7 grey spots on Mount Broughton 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.