Neales Road

VICUnclassified road8.2 km18 segments

7.1Sports

8.2 kmTotal length

18Segments

18Grey spot segments

Neales Road is a 8 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars.

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Vehicle scores

7.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 18 segments

Excellent (8+)17%Good (6-8)83%

Sports score IQR: 6.5 - 7.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed99%Unsealed1%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

3.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

2.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 18 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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.6/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure39%

Night driving risk60%

Wind exposure46%

Sun glare risk30%

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 19 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109009233Asphalt0.50 km8.68.58.4 #109009234Asphalt0.55 km8.18.07.9 #109009232Asphalt0.18 km8.17.97.9 #109009231Asphalt0.37 km7.97.77.8 #109009230Asphalt0.48 km7.87.67.6 #109009229Asphalt0.64 km7.77.57.5 #109009225Asphalt0.50 km7.67.47.5 #115495229Asphalt0.34 km7.37.17.3 #109009221Asphalt0.50 km7.16.97.2 #109009228Asphalt0.40 km7.06.87.0 #109009224Asphalt0.61 km7.06.86.7 #109009223Asphalt0.41 km6.86.56.8 #109009235Asphalt0.50 km6.76.46.7 #109009226Asphalt0.37 km6.56.26.5 #109009237Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.5 #109009227Asphalt0.40 km6.46.06.4 #109009222Asphalt0.50 km6.46.06.4 #109009236Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3 #109450566Unpaved0.10 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/neales-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 Neales Road?+

Neales Road is approximately 8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Neales Road sealed?+

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

Is Neales Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Neales Road scores 6.8/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Neales Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Neales Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Neales Road scores 7.1/10 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 Neales Road?+

Contour has identified 18 grey spots on Neales 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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