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.
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West Kameruka Road
NSWTertiary12 km147.6 km away3 grey spots8.6RQS - 02
Bungonia Bypass
NSWUnclassified2 km110.4 km away8.6RQS - 03
Cullulla Road
NSWTertiary12 km81.9 km away1 grey spot8.1RQS - 04
East Tallagandra Lane
NSWTertiary6 km43 km away7.9RQS - 05
Cooke Drive
NSWTertiary2 km17 km away2 grey spots8.4RQS - 06
Oallen Ford Road
NSWTertiary42 km98 km away4 grey spots8.1RQS - 07
Merino Vale Drive
NSWResidential1 km39 km away8.6RQS - 08
Blakney Creek South Road
NSWTertiary3 km87.2 km away8.0RQS - 09
Carolyn Jackson Drive
NSWTertiary1 km22.6 km away8.0RQS - 10
Countegany Road
NSWSecondary12 km84.1 km away8.3RQS - 11
Paterson Parade
NSWUnclassified1 km24 km away8.1RQS - 12
Grabben Gullen Road
NSWSecondary43 km102 km away5 grey spots8.1RQS - 13
Blakney Creek Road South
NSWTertiary5 km84 km away8.0RQS - 14
Bombowlee Avenue
NSWUnclassified2 km73.1 km away8.2RQS - 15
Jugiong Road
NSWSecondary38 km109.3 km away3 grey spots7.9RQS - 16
Greenwich Meadows Road
NSWUnclassified1 km130.8 km away8.1RQS - 17
Gallagher Crescent
NSWResidential1 km35.3 km away8.4RQS - 18
Taralga Road
NSWSecondary72 km136 km away14 grey spots7.9RQS - 19
Tumut Street
NSWResidential0 km93.8 km away8.1RQS - 20
Brungle Road
NSWSecondary30 km81.9 km away4 grey spots8.0RQS
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 West Kameruka Road (NSW, RQS 8.6/10, 147.6 km away); Bungonia Bypass (NSW, RQS 8.6/10, 110.4 km away); Cullulla Road (NSW, RQS 8.1/10, 81.9 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 West Kameruka Road, about 147.6 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. West Kameruka Road scores 8.6/10 for motorcycles and sits 147.6 km from Canberra. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.
Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Canberra?+
Contour has identified grey spots on 8 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.