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.
- 01
Oallen Road
VICTertiary1 km94.4 km away9.4RQS - 02
Walwa Shelley Road
VICSecondary16 km144.1 km away13 grey spots9.2RQS - 03
Taralga Road
VICSecondary2 km127.6 km away9.1RQS - 04
CPT 149/2 Road
NSWUnclassified1 km112.3 km away9.0RQS - 05
Dunns Creek Road
NSWTertiary6 km111.9 km away1 grey spot9.0RQS - 06
Corin Road
ACTUnclassified22 km8.4 km away8.9RQS - 07
Taverner Street
ACTSecondary1 km11.6 km away8.9RQS - 08
Snow Ridge Road
VICSecondary7 km75.7 km away8.8RQS - 09
Durras Drive
NSWSecondary6 km116.1 km away8 grey spots8.8RQS - 10
Narrawa Road
VICSecondary3 km119 km away8.8RQS - 11
Point Hut Road
ACTTertiary5 km6.6 km away8.8RQS - 12
Paddys River Road
ACTSecondary17 km13.5 km away1 grey spot8.8RQS - 13
Glenella Road
NSWTertiary3 km110.2 km away1 grey spot8.8RQS - 14
Wee Jasper Road
ACTSecondary1 km50.9 km away8.7RQS - 15
Bermagui Road
NSWSecondary4 km135.3 km away2 grey spots8.7RQS - 16
Oallen Road
NSWTertiary14 km98.1 km away1 grey spot8.7RQS - 17
Bendalong Road
NSWTertiary13 km137.4 km away1 grey spot8.6RQS - 18
North Durras Road
NSWTertiary4 km119.6 km away5 grey spots8.6RQS - 19
Tamar Street
ACTSecondary0 km19.4 km away8.6RQS - 20
Tumbarumba Road
VICSecondary1 km123.9 km away8.6RQS
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); Walwa Shelley Road (VIC, RQS 9.2/10, 144.1 km away); Taralga Road (VIC, RQS 9.1/10, 127.6 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. Walwa Shelley Road has 13. 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.