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.
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Turtons Track
VICSecondary10 km140.6 km away9.5RQS - 02
Wartook Road
VICSecondary3 km120.2 km away2 grey spots9.4RQS - 03
Skenes Creek Road
VICSecondary13 km146 km away6 grey spots9.4RQS - 04
Forrest - Apollo Bay Road
VICSecondary19 km135 km away8 grey spots9.2RQS - 05
Mount Victory Road
VICSecondary23 km118.1 km away19 grey spots9.2RQS - 06
Deans Marsh - Lorne Road
VICSecondary21 km122.4 km away3 grey spots9.1RQS - 07
Deans Marsh Road
VICSecondary1 km129.9 km away9.1RQS - 08
Cameron Drive
VICSecondary3 km75.3 km away9.0RQS - 09
Forest Avenue
VICTertiary0 km37 km away8.8RQS - 10
Beech Forest-Mount Sabine Road
VICSecondary7 km140.2 km away8.8RQS - 11
Metcalfe-Taradale Road
VICTertiary5 km62.5 km away8.7RQS - 12
Barrett Street
VICSecondary1 km139.5 km away8.7RQS - 13
Menzies Road
VICResidential4 km138.2 km away8.7RQS - 14
Greendale - Trentham Road
VICSecondary16 km51.8 km away8.7RQS - 15
Johansons Road
VICUnclassified1 km139.2 km away8.6RQS - 16
Matheson Road
VICResidential1 km84.5 km away8.5RQS - 17
Heidelberg – Kinglake Road
VICSecondary22 km137.6 km away3 grey spots8.6RQS - 18
Schnapper Point Drive
VICUnclassified0 km147.6 km away8.5RQS - 19
Jarrah Drive
VICUnclassified1 km139.9 km away8.5RQS - 20
Colac-Lavers Hill Road
VICSecondary51 km131.6 km away1 grey spot8.5RQS
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); Wartook Road (VIC, RQS 9.4/10, 120.2 km away); Skenes Creek Road (VIC, RQS 9.4/10, 146 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 7 roads within range of Ballarat - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Wartook Road has 2. 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.