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Murphy Road

SAResidential road1.9 km5 segments
6.4Sports
1.9 kmTotal length
5Segments
52Grey spot segments
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Murphy Road is a 2 km unsealed residential street in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.3/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.8/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 5 segments
Good (6-8)80%Poor (<4)20%

Sports score IQR: 6.4 - 6.7

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
8.9
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classResidential road
3.0
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 5 segments
52
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for SA. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure62%
Night driving risk59%
Wind exposure51%
Sun glare risk47%
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 52 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#104236400-0.50 km7.57.97.3#104236405-0.50 km6.77.06.4#104236404-0.50 km6.46.66.2#104236402-0.44 km6.06.26.0#104236407-0.00 km3.53.53.4#104628699Unpaved0.46 km2.44.74.0#104519922Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0#104520970Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104870864Gravel0.47 km2.46.04.0#104519918Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104519920Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104519921Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104520969Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104520972Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104520973Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104520975Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#104520983Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#104520987Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104520988Unpaved0.48 km2.44.34.0#104519919Unpaved0.09 km2.44.54.0#104403898Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#104403899Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#104403900Gravel0.47 km2.44.84.0#104403902Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#104519923Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104519924Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104519925Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#104519926Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#104520976Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104520985Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#104655690Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104520978Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#104403897Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#104403906Gravel0.28 km2.44.84.0#104520966Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104520967Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104520968Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#104520971Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104520974Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#104520981Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0#104520980Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104520982Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104520984Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104520979Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104520986Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104655691Unpaved0.19 km2.44.54.0#104403903Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#104870863Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#104403904Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#104520977Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#104403901Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#104403905Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/murphy-road-sa-3Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Murphy%20Road&state=SASearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Murphy Road?+

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

Is Murphy Road sealed?+

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

Is Murphy Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Murphy Road scores 6.6/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Murphy Road in a caravan?+

With care. Murphy Road scores 5.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Murphy Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Murphy Road scores 6.3/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Murphy Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Murphy Road scores 7.3/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Murphy Road?+

Contour has identified 52 grey spots on Murphy 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: 16 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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