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Best driving roads near Bendigo, VIC

Bendigo opens north into box-ironbark country and east toward the Strathbogie Ranges - long-run open roads with very little traffic.

Roads scored
20
Median RQS
8.3/10
Total kilometres
48 km
ProfileAllSportsMotorcycleEV4WDCaravan
SurfaceAll surfacesSealedMixedUnsealed
Min scoreAny score6+7+8+
  1. 01

    Daylesford-Trentham Road

    VICSecondary1 km87.6 km away2 grey spots
    9.2
    RQS
  2. 02

    Forest Avenue

    VICTertiary0 km78.8 km away3 grey spots
    9.1
    RQS
  3. 03

    Powell Connection Road

    VICSecondary3 km71.5 km away7 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  4. 04

    Matheson Road

    VICResidential1 km61.6 km away102 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  5. 05

    Metcalfe-Taradale Road

    VICTertiary5 km64.6 km away14 grey spots
    8.7
    RQS
  6. 06

    Doctors Creek Road

    VICUnclassified7 km118.2 km away18 grey spots
    8.6
    RQS
  7. 07

    Ararat - St Arnaud Road

    VICSecondary1 km90 km away2 grey spots
    8.5
    RQS
  8. 08

    Greendale - Trentham Road

    VICSecondary7 km104.8 km away19 grey spots
    8.5
    RQS
  9. 09

    Heathcote-Kyneton Road

    VICSecondary1 km65.6 km away3 grey spots
    8.4
    RQS
  10. 10

    Upper Goulburn Road

    VICSecondary1 km111.6 km away3 grey spots
    8.3
    RQS
  11. 11

    Break O'Day Road

    VICTertiary1 km137.8 km away2 grey spots
    8.3
    RQS
  12. 12

    Paxton Court

    VICUnclassified1 km109.1 km away2 grey spots
    8.3
    RQS
  13. 13

    Twin Rivers Road

    VICUnclassified4 km50.3 km away10 grey spots
    8.3
    RQS
  14. 14

    Meredith-Steiglitz Road

    VICSecondary10 km139.9 km away29 grey spots
    8.2
    RQS
  15. 15

    Foxhaven Court

    VICResidential1 km137.9 km away2 grey spots
    8.2
    RQS
  16. 16

    Newstead Road

    VICSecondary1 km45.1 km away7 grey spots
    8.2
    RQS
  17. 17

    Justices Road

    VICResidential1 km86.4 km away2 grey spots
    8.2
    RQS
  18. 18

    Lockheeds Road

    VICResidential0 km86.6 km away2 grey spots
    8.1
    RQS
  19. 19

    Katamatite-Nathalia Road

    VICSecondary0 km147.4 km away3 grey spots
    8.1
    RQS
  20. 20

    Brewery Tap Road

    VICTertiary2 km107.3 km away6 grey spots
    8.1
    RQS

The Heathcote-Nagambie Road and McIvor Highway link Bendigo south-east through Heathcote wine country. The Calder Highway runs north toward Swan Hill. East, the road to Rushworth and into the Strathbogies offers higher-speed country driving.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best driving roads near Bendigo?+

Contour's top three scored roads near Bendigo are Daylesford-Trentham Road (VIC, RQS 9.2/10, 87.6 km away); Forest Avenue (VIC, RQS 9.1/10, 78.8 km away); Powell Connection Road (VIC, RQS 8.8/10, 71.5 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.

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

The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Daylesford-Trentham Road, about 87.6 km from Bendigo. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.

Are there good motorcycle roads near Bendigo?+

Yes. Daylesford-Trentham Road scores 9.2/10 for motorcycles and sits 87.6 km from Bendigo. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.

What's the best sealed road near Bendigo?+

Daylesford-Trentham Road is fully sealed and scores 9.2/10 for driving quality. It's 87.6 km from Bendigo.

Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Bendigo?+

Contour has identified grey spots on 20 roads within range of Bendigo - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Daylesford-Trentham Road has 2. Take extra care in wet conditions.

When is the best time to drive near Bendigo?+

Open year-round; summer harvest traffic can be slow on some of the smaller roads.

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