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Best driving roads near Ballarat, VIC

Ballarat is the start of a network of goldfields-era roads running north-east into the Mount Macedon ranges and west into the Pyrenees.

Roads scored
20
Median RQS
8.8/10
Total kilometres
140 km
ProfileAllSportsMotorcycleEV4WDCaravan
SurfaceAll surfacesSealedMixedUnsealed
Min scoreAny score6+7+8+
  1. 01

    Turtons Track

    VICSecondary10 km140.6 km away20 grey spots
    9.5
    RQS
  2. 02

    Skenes Creek Road

    VICSecondary13 km146 km away35 grey spots
    9.4
    RQS
  3. 03

    Wartook Road

    VICSecondary3 km120.2 km away12 grey spots
    9.4
    RQS
  4. 04

    Forrest - Apollo Bay Road

    VICSecondary19 km135 km away51 grey spots
    9.3
    RQS
  5. 05

    Mount Victory Road

    VICSecondary25 km118 km away87 grey spots
    9.3
    RQS
  6. 06

    Daylesford-Trentham Road

    VICSecondary1 km50.6 km away2 grey spots
    9.2
    RQS
  7. 07

    Deans Marsh - Lorne Road

    VICSecondary21 km122.4 km away54 grey spots
    9.2
    RQS
  8. 08

    Forest Avenue

    VICTertiary0 km37 km away3 grey spots
    9.1
    RQS
  9. 09

    Deans Marsh Road

    VICSecondary1 km129.9 km away8 grey spots
    9.0
    RQS
  10. 10

    Beech Forest-Mount Sabine Road

    VICSecondary7 km140.2 km away16 grey spots
    8.9
    RQS
  11. 11

    Powell Connection Road

    VICSecondary3 km37.4 km away7 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  12. 12

    Matheson Road

    VICResidential1 km84.5 km away102 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  13. 13

    Metcalfe-Taradale Road

    VICTertiary5 km62.5 km away14 grey spots
    8.7
    RQS
  14. 14

    Menzies Road

    VICResidential4 km138.2 km away9 grey spots
    8.7
    RQS
  15. 15

    Doctors Creek Road

    VICUnclassified7 km122.9 km away18 grey spots
    8.6
    RQS
  16. 16

    Ararat - St Arnaud Road

    VICSecondary1 km83.2 km away2 grey spots
    8.5
    RQS
  17. 17

    Beech Forest-Lavers Hill Road

    VICSecondary3 km140.5 km away9 grey spots
    8.5
    RQS
  18. 18

    Greendale - Trentham Road

    VICSecondary7 km53.3 km away19 grey spots
    8.5
    RQS
  19. 19

    Black Bridge Road

    VICSecondary7 km124.5 km away15 grey spots
    8.5
    RQS
  20. 20

    Heathcote-Kyneton Road

    VICSecondary1 km75.4 km away3 grey spots
    8.4
    RQS

The Daylesford-Trentham Road and Bald Hills Road loop sit just east of the city with tight ridgeline corners. The Midland Highway and Skipton Road run west into Pyrenees wine country. South of Ballarat, the road to Meredith and Steiglitz offers quieter driving through old goldfields country.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best driving roads near Ballarat?+

Contour's top three scored roads near Ballarat are Turtons Track (VIC, RQS 9.5/10, 140.6 km away); Skenes Creek Road (VIC, RQS 9.4/10, 146 km away); Wartook Road (VIC, RQS 9.4/10, 120.2 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.

How far should I drive from Ballarat to find a great road?+

The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Turtons Track, about 140.6 km from Ballarat. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.

Are there good motorcycle roads near Ballarat?+

Yes. Turtons Track scores 9.5/10 for motorcycles and sits 140.6 km from Ballarat. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.

What's the best sealed road near Ballarat?+

Turtons Track is fully sealed and scores 9.5/10 for driving quality. It's 140.6 km from Ballarat.

Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Ballarat?+

Contour has identified grey spots on 20 roads within range of Ballarat - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Turtons Track has 20. Take extra care in wet conditions.

When is the best time to drive near Ballarat?+

Winter fog through the Hepburn Shire is common; otherwise year-round driving.

Scores are based on road geometry, surface quality, traffic density, and crash history. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.