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Mount Difficult Road

VICUnclassified road0.9 km3 segments
2.4Sports
0.9 kmTotal length
3Segments
3Grey spot segments
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Mount Difficult Road is a 1 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 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
8.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 3.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed22%Unsealed79%
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 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 3 segments· 13 years of data
3
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

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

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
6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure67%
Night driving risk69%
Wind exposure61%
Sun glare risk51%
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 56 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#109505310Paved0.18 km7.67.87.7#108609297Asphalt0.65 km5.38.39.0#108609293Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0#108609290Asphalt0.65 km5.38.39.0#108609289Asphalt0.65 km5.28.08.6#108609298Asphalt0.36 km5.17.98.5#108609295Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5#108609292Asphalt0.65 km5.17.88.5#108609291Asphalt0.36 km4.56.97.8#108609296Asphalt0.65 km4.56.87.8#108609294Asphalt0.40 km4.36.57.4#108609301Asphalt0.04 km3.85.67.0#108609302Asphalt0.04 km3.85.67.0#108609300Asphalt0.03 km3.75.56.8#108609299Asphalt0.01 km3.44.95.8#108609312Unpaved0.52 km2.46.04.0#108609313Unpaved0.57 km2.46.04.0#108609316Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#108609318Unpaved0.40 km2.45.94.0#108609319Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#108609320Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0#108609321Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#108609322Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#108609323Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#108609326Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#108609327Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#108609329Unpaved0.46 km2.44.24.0#108609330Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#108609331Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108609332Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0#108609333Unpaved0.53 km2.44.54.0#108609334Unpaved0.41 km2.45.64.0#108609336Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#108609337Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0#108609338Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#108609339Unpaved0.54 km2.46.04.0#108609340Unpaved0.58 km2.46.04.0#108609341Unpaved0.59 km2.46.04.0#108609342Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108609328Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#108609310Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108609325Unpaved0.37 km2.44.04.0#108609317Unpaved0.65 km2.45.74.0#108609324Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#108609343Unpaved0.17 km2.46.04.0#108609314Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#108609315Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#108609335Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#108609303Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108609304Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108609305Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108609306Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108609307Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#108609308Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108609309Unpaved0.51 km2.46.04.0#108609311Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/mount-difficult-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 Mount Difficult Road?+

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

Is Mount Difficult Road sealed?+

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

Is Mount Difficult Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Mount Difficult Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Mount Difficult 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 Mount Difficult Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Mount Difficult 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: 23 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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