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.
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Cameron Drive
VICSecondary3 km96.3 km away9.0RQS - 02
Fairway Crescent
VICUnclassified1 km92.4 km away9.0RQS - 03
Yea Road
NSWSecondary1 km137 km away8.9RQS - 04
Forest Avenue
VICTertiary0 km78.8 km away8.8RQS - 05
Doctors Creek Road
NSWUnclassified1 km117.2 km away8.7RQS - 06
Greendale - Trentham Road
VICSecondary16 km100.7 km away8.7RQS - 07
Metcalfe-Taradale Road
VICTertiary5 km64.6 km away8.7RQS - 08
Lockwood Road
NSWSecondary0 km25.5 km away8.6RQS - 09
Hepburn Road
VICSecondary1 km80.8 km away8.5RQS - 10
Matheson Road
VICResidential1 km61.6 km away8.5RQS - 11
Old Main Road
VICUnclassified1 km84.1 km away8.4RQS - 12
Hattam Street
VICSecondary1 km25.1 km away8.5RQS - 13
Powell Connection Road
VICSecondary3 km71.5 km away8.3RQS - 14
Ashbourne Road
VICTertiary13 km93.1 km away5 grey spots7.9RQS - 15
Paxton Court
VICUnclassified1 km109.1 km away8.4RQS - 16
Whittlesea - Yea Road
VICSecondary46 km136.3 km away6 grey spots8.3RQS - 17
Heathcote-Redesdale Road
VICSecondary21 km62.3 km away1 grey spot8.3RQS - 18
Departure Drive
VICTertiary1 km136.4 km away8.4RQS - 19
Twin Rivers Road
VICUnclassified3 km50.2 km away8.3RQS - 20
Upper Goulburn Road
VICSecondary13 km108.6 km away8.3RQS
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 Cameron Drive (VIC, RQS 9.0/10, 96.3 km away); Fairway Crescent (VIC, RQS 9.0/10, 92.4 km away); Yea Road (NSW, RQS 8.9/10, 137 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 Cameron Drive, about 96.3 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. Cameron Drive scores 9.0/10 for motorcycles and sits 96.3 km from Bendigo. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.
What's the best sealed road near Bendigo?+
Cameron Drive is fully sealed and scores 9.0/10 for driving quality. It's 96.3 km from Bendigo.
Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Bendigo?+
Contour has identified grey spots on 3 roads within range of Bendigo - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Ashbourne Road has 5. 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.