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Best driving roads near Canberra, ACT

Canberra drivers have the Brindabella Ranges directly to the west and the Snowy Mountains within an easy weekend reach.

Roads scored
20
Median RQS
8.6/10
Total kilometres
235 km
ProfileAllSportsMotorcycleEV4WDCaravan
SurfaceAll surfacesSealedMixedUnsealed
Min scoreAny score6+7+8+
  1. 01

    Oallen Road

    VICTertiary1 km94.4 km away
    9.4
    RQS
  2. 02

    Taralga Road

    VICSecondary2 km127.6 km away
    9.1
    RQS
  3. 03

    West Kameruka Road

    NSWTertiary12 km147.6 km away3 grey spots
    8.6
    RQS
  4. 04

    Oallen Road

    NSWTertiary14 km98.1 km away1 grey spot
    8.7
    RQS
  5. 05

    Bendalong Road

    NSWTertiary13 km137.4 km away1 grey spot
    8.6
    RQS
  6. 06

    Point Hut Road

    ACTTertiary5 km6.6 km away
    8.8
    RQS
  7. 07

    Dunns Creek Road

    NSWTertiary6 km111.9 km away1 grey spot
    9.0
    RQS
  8. 08

    Taverner Street

    ACTSecondary1 km11.6 km away
    8.9
    RQS
  9. 09

    Bermagui Road

    NSWSecondary4 km135.3 km away2 grey spots
    8.7
    RQS
  10. 10

    Fairway Drive

    NSWTertiary1 km74.8 km away
    8.5
    RQS
  11. 11

    Wee Jasper Road

    ACTSecondary1 km50.9 km away
    8.7
    RQS
  12. 12

    Potato Point Road

    NSWTertiary8 km119.3 km away1 grey spot
    8.5
    RQS
  13. 13

    Bungonia Bypass

    NSWUnclassified2 km110.4 km away
    8.6
    RQS
  14. 14

    Murray River Road

    VICSecondary132 km144.6 km away16 grey spots
    8.3
    RQS
  15. 15

    Narrawa Road

    VICSecondary3 km119 km away
    8.8
    RQS
  16. 16

    Main Street

    VICSecondary1 km115.1 km away
    8.0
    RQS
  17. 17

    Tamar Street

    ACTSecondary0 km19.4 km away
    8.6
    RQS
  18. 18

    Jerrara Road

    NSWTertiary16 km116.6 km away2 grey spots
    8.2
    RQS
  19. 19

    Discovery Drive

    ACTTertiary4 km9 km away
    8.2
    RQS
  20. 20

    Woodstock Road

    NSWSecondary11 km127.5 km away3 grey spots
    8.4
    RQS

Corin Road, Brindabella Road and Uriarra Road climb into the Namadgi escarpment and offer technical sealed and mixed-surface driving with very little traffic. Heading further south-west, the Snowy Mountains Highway and Alpine Way open up Kosciuszko country. Kings Highway east over Clyde Mountain drops to the south coast.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best driving roads near Canberra?+

Contour's top three scored roads near Canberra are Oallen Road (VIC, RQS 9.4/10, 94.4 km away); Taralga Road (VIC, RQS 9.1/10, 127.6 km away); West Kameruka Road (NSW, RQS 8.6/10, 147.6 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.

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

The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Oallen Road, about 94.4 km from Canberra. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.

Are there good motorcycle roads near Canberra?+

Yes. Oallen Road scores 9.3/10 for motorcycles and sits 94.4 km from Canberra. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.

What's the best sealed road near Canberra?+

Oallen Road is fully sealed and scores 9.4/10 for driving quality. It's 94.4 km from Canberra.

Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Canberra?+

Contour has identified grey spots on 9 roads within range of Canberra - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. West Kameruka Road has 3. Take extra care in wet conditions.

When is the best time to drive near Canberra?+

Brindabella and Snowy roads are snow-gated June-October. Kings Highway can have black ice on winter mornings.

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