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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Narrawa Road
NSWSecondary3 km119 km away1 grey spot8.8RQS - 02
Snow Ridge Road
NSWSecondary7 km75.7 km away14 grey spots8.7RQS - 03
West Kameruka Road
NSWTertiary12 km147.6 km away3 grey spots8.6RQS - 04
Merino Vale Drive
NSWResidential1 km39 km away8.6RQS - 05
Bungonia Bypass
NSWUnclassified2 km110.4 km away8.6RQS - 06
Gallagher Crescent
NSWResidential1 km35.3 km away8.4RQS - 07
Masons Hill Road
NSWSecondary1 km97.4 km away8.4RQS - 08
Mogilla Road
NSWSecondary21 km146.9 km away12 grey spots8.4RQS - 09
Cooke Drive
NSWTertiary2 km17 km away2 grey spots8.4RQS - 10
Countegany Road
NSWSecondary12 km84.1 km away8.3RQS - 11
Benambra-Corryong Road
NSWSecondary3 km140.4 km away8.3RQS - 12
Bombowlee Avenue
NSWUnclassified2 km73.1 km away8.2RQS - 13
Batlow Road
NSWSecondary62 km82.2 km away8 grey spots8.2RQS - 14
Macs Reef Road
NSWSecondary10 km43.8 km away8.2RQS - 15
Tooma Road
NSWSecondary103 km94.8 km away52 grey spots8.2RQS - 16
Alpine Way
NSWPrimary120 km121.7 km away131 grey spots8.1RQS - 17
Oallen Ford Road
NSWTertiary42 km98 km away4 grey spots8.1RQS - 18
Paterson Parade
NSWUnclassified1 km24 km away8.1RQS - 19
Bushland View
NSWResidential0 km26 km away8.1RQS - 20
Snowy Mountains Highway
VICTrunk2 km64.8 km away8.1RQS
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 Narrawa Road (NSW, RQS 8.8/10, 119 km away); Snow Ridge Road (NSW, RQS 8.7/10, 75.7 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 Narrawa Road, about 119 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. Snow Ridge Road scores 8.7/10 for motorcycles and sits 75.7 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 9 roads within range of Canberra - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Narrawa Road has 1. 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.