Best driving roads near Geelong, VIC
Geelong is the nearest city to the Great Ocean Road and a gateway to the Otway Ranges. Most of the road's best sections start less than an hour from the CBD.
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Manestar Road
VICSecondary1 km112 km away9.2RQS - 02
Alber Road
VICSecondary2 km113 km away9.2RQS - 03
Davross Court
VICUnclassified1 km124.9 km away9.0RQS - 04
Malaraway Road
VICUnclassified1 km145.9 km away8.9RQS - 05
Cape Paterson - Inverloch Road
VICSecondary9 km147.5 km away8.8RQS - 06
Black Bridge Road
VICSecondary7 km70.5 km away8.5RQS - 07
Korumburra-Inverloch Road
VICSecondary1 km146.5 km away8.3RQS - 08
Old Menzies Creek Road
VICSecondary2 km112.5 km away8.9RQS - 09
White Hill Road
VICSecondary5 km81.8 km away8.4RQS - 10
Strath Creek Road
VICSecondary3 km130.8 km away8.2RQS - 11
Heathcote-Redesdale Road
VICSecondary21 km133.4 km away1 grey spot8.3RQS - 12
Powell Connection Road
VICSecondary3 km96.2 km away8.3RQS - 13
Beech Forest-Lavers Hill Road
VICSecondary3 km77 km away8.4RQS - 14
Gardner Street
VICSecondary0 km75.9 km away8.2RQS - 15
Gruyere Road
VICSecondary4 km122.3 km away8.1RQS - 16
Red Hill Road
VICTertiary4 km85.1 km away2 grey spots8.7RQS - 17
Johansons Road
VICUnclassified1 km105.5 km away8.6RQS - 18
Lighthouse Road
VICSecondary12 km94.9 km away14 grey spots9.0RQS - 19
Drouin-Korumburra Road
VICSecondary27 km146.8 km away8.4RQS - 20
Kangaroo Ground – St Andrews Road
VICSecondary10 km110.8 km away1 grey spot8.3RQS
The Great Ocean Road itself runs from Torquay through Lorne and Apollo Bay. Inland, Skenes Creek Road and Turton's Track climb through the Otway rainforest on tight, technical tarmac. The Bellarine Peninsula offers shorter coastal drives on the opposite side.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best driving roads near Geelong?+
Contour's top three scored roads near Geelong are Manestar Road (VIC, RQS 9.2/10, 112 km away); Alber Road (VIC, RQS 9.2/10, 113 km away); Davross Court (VIC, RQS 9.0/10, 124.9 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.
How far should I drive from Geelong to find a great road?+
The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Manestar Road, about 112 km from Geelong. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.
Are there good motorcycle roads near Geelong?+
Yes. Manestar Road scores 9.2/10 for motorcycles and sits 112 km from Geelong. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.
What's the best sealed road near Geelong?+
Manestar Road is fully sealed and scores 9.2/10 for driving quality. It's 112 km from Geelong.
Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Geelong?+
Contour has identified grey spots on 4 roads within range of Geelong - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Heathcote-Redesdale Road has 1. Take extra care in wet conditions.
When is the best time to drive near Geelong?+
Winter corridor wind on the Great Ocean Road can be significant; the Otways are wet but drivable year-round.
Scores are based on road geometry, surface quality, traffic density, and crash history. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.