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Best driving roads near Darwin, NT

Darwin is a long-distance driving town. The top-end roads trade technical corners for sheer scale - long-run sealed highways and serious 4WD access.

Roads scored
20
Median RQS
7.6/10
Total kilometres
202 km
ProfileAllSportsMotorcycleEV4WDCaravan
SurfaceAll surfacesSealedMixedUnsealed
Min scoreAny score6+7+8+
  1. 01

    Litchfield Park Road

    NTSecondary126 km64.9 km away293 grey spots
    8.0
    RQS
  2. 02

    Lorna Lim Terrace

    NTResidential1 km14.2 km away3 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  3. 03

    Beroona Court

    NTResidential0 km25 km away2 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  4. 04

    Mistletoe Circuit

    NTResidential1 km25.2 km away2 grey spots
    7.7
    RQS
  5. 05

    Dorat Road

    NTSecondary66 km103 km away141 grey spots
    6.5
    RQS
  6. 06

    East Arm Port

    NTUnclassified1 km23.3 km away3 grey spots
    7.7
    RQS
  7. 07

    McInnis Circuit

    NTResidential1 km15.3 km away2 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  8. 08

    Rivergrass Circuit

    NTResidential1 km11.5 km away2 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  9. 09

    Amsterdam Circuit

    NTResidential1 km29.1 km away3 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  10. 10

    Pelican Crescent

    NTResidential1 km27.7 km away2 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  11. 11

    Airlie Circuit

    NTResidential0 km30.8 km away3 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  12. 12

    Liddy Crescent

    NTResidential0 km12.4 km away2 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  13. 13

    Kapool Crescent

    NTResidential0 km25.7 km away3 grey spots
    7.3
    RQS
  14. 14

    Bermingham Crescent

    NTResidential0 km29 km away2 grey spots
    7.4
    RQS
  15. 15

    Murrabibbi Street

    NTResidential0 km27.7 km away3 grey spots
    7.4
    RQS
  16. 16

    Campfire Court

    NTResidential0 km15.7 km away2 grey spots
    7.4
    RQS
  17. 17

    Killuppa Crescent

    NTResidential1 km27.4 km away2 grey spots
    7.4
    RQS
  18. 18

    Donington Place

    NTResidential0 km10.3 km away2 grey spots
    7.4
    RQS
  19. 19

    Villaflor Crescent

    NTResidential0 km29.4 km away2 grey spots
    7.4
    RQS
  20. 20

    Brook Circuit

    NTResidential1 km11.2 km away2 grey spots
    7.4
    RQS

The Stuart Highway heads south into Litchfield and Kakadu country with side tracks to Florence Falls, Tjaynera Falls and the Jim Jim escarpment. The Arnhem Highway runs east into western Arnhem Land. Cox Peninsula and the Finniss River area to the west are shorter day trips with mixed-surface access.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best driving roads near Darwin?+

Contour's top three scored roads near Darwin are Litchfield Park Road (NT, RQS 8.0/10, 64.9 km away); Lorna Lim Terrace (NT, RQS 7.6/10, 14.2 km away); Beroona Court (NT, RQS 7.6/10, 25 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.

Are there good motorcycle roads near Darwin?+

Yes. Litchfield Park Road scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles and sits 64.9 km from Darwin. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.

What's the best sealed road near Darwin?+

Litchfield Park Road is fully sealed and scores 8.0/10 for driving quality. It's 64.9 km from Darwin.

Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Darwin?+

Contour has identified grey spots on 20 roads within range of Darwin - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Litchfield Park Road has 293. Take extra care in wet conditions.

When is the best time to drive near Darwin?+

The wet season (November-April) closes most 4WD access and makes sealed roads slick; dry season (May-October) is the only window for back-country driving.

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