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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Turtons Track
VICSecondary10 km70.8 km away9.5RQS - 02
Skenes Creek Road
VICSecondary13 km73.8 km away6 grey spots9.4RQS - 03
Sassafras Creek Road
VICSecondary1 km112 km away9.3RQS - 04
Selby-Aura Road
VICSecondary1 km111.9 km away9.2RQS - 05
Forrest - Apollo Bay Road
VICSecondary19 km64.7 km away8 grey spots9.2RQS - 06
Manestar Road
VICSecondary1 km112 km away9.2RQS - 07
Myers Creek Road
VICTertiary13 km134.9 km away5 grey spots9.1RQS - 08
Paternoster Road
VICTertiary7 km120.8 km away1 grey spot9.1RQS - 09
Alber Road
VICSecondary2 km113 km away9.2RQS - 10
Cameron Drive
VICSecondary3 km91.3 km away9.0RQS - 11
Deans Marsh Road
VICSecondary1 km48.3 km away9.1RQS - 12
Deans Marsh - Lorne Road
VICSecondary21 km43.1 km away3 grey spots9.1RQS - 13
Perrins Creek Road
VICTertiary3 km112.5 km away4 grey spots8.9RQS - 14
Davross Court
VICUnclassified1 km124.9 km away9.0RQS - 15
Malaraway Road
VICUnclassified1 km145.9 km away8.9RQS - 16
Wandin East Road
VICSecondary3 km120.8 km away9.0RQS - 17
Fullers Way
VICUnclassified1 km146.4 km away8.9RQS - 18
Lighthouse Road
VICSecondary12 km94.9 km away14 grey spots9.0RQS - 19
Yea Road
NSWSecondary1 km114.3 km away8.9RQS - 20
Forest Avenue
VICTertiary0 km89 km away8.8RQS
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 Turtons Track (VIC, RQS 9.5/10, 70.8 km away); Skenes Creek Road (VIC, RQS 9.4/10, 73.8 km away); Sassafras Creek Road (VIC, RQS 9.3/10, 112 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 Turtons Track, about 70.8 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. Turtons Track scores 9.5/10 for motorcycles and sits 70.8 km from Geelong. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.
What's the best sealed road near Geelong?+
Turtons Track is fully sealed and scores 9.5/10 for driving quality. It's 70.8 km from Geelong.
Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Geelong?+
Contour has identified grey spots on 7 roads within range of Geelong - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Skenes Creek Road has 6. 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.