Best driving roads near Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne sits within a two-hour radius of some of Australia's most-driven roads. The Black Spur, Reefton Spur, Mount Donna Buang Road and the Great Ocean Road all fall inside weekend range, with the Yarra Valley and the Dandenongs sitting even closer.
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Marysville - Woods Point Road
VICSecondary18 km81.7 km away45 grey spots9.5RQS - 02
Turtons Track
VICSecondary10 km146.3 km away20 grey spots9.5RQS - 03
Loves Lane
VICSecondary2 km127.6 km away5 grey spots9.5RQS - 04
Skenes Creek Road
VICSecondary13 km147.5 km away35 grey spots9.4RQS - 05
Lake Mountain Road
VICSecondary10 km85 km away24 grey spots9.4RQS - 06
Giles Road
VICUnclassified2 km113.9 km away5 grey spots9.4RQS - 07
Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road
VICSecondary52 km102.6 km away140 grey spots9.3RQS - 08
Forrest - Apollo Bay Road
VICSecondary19 km140.8 km away51 grey spots9.3RQS - 09
Thompson Dam Access Road
VICSecondary3 km126 km away10 grey spots9.2RQS - 10
Daylesford-Trentham Road
VICSecondary1 km75.2 km away2 grey spots9.2RQS - 11
Deans Marsh - Lorne Road
VICSecondary21 km117 km away54 grey spots9.2RQS - 12
Pearces Track
VICTertiary2 km124.9 km away6 grey spots9.2RQS - 13
Myers Creek Road
VICTertiary13 km53.6 km away41 grey spots9.1RQS - 14
Davross Court
VICUnclassified1 km46.2 km away3 grey spots9.1RQS - 15
Forest Avenue
VICTertiary0 km90.7 km away3 grey spots9.1RQS - 16
Manestar Road
VICSecondary1 km42.5 km away4 grey spots9.0RQS - 17
Woods Point Road
VICSecondary37 km77.5 km away120 grey spots9.0RQS - 18
Foster Road
VICSecondary8 km133.7 km away19 grey spots9.0RQS - 19
Deans Marsh Road
VICSecondary1 km118.5 km away8 grey spots9.0RQS - 20
Coalville Road
VICTertiary13 km123.2 km away44 grey spots9.0RQS
The Yarra Ranges run north-east from the city and carry the majority of Victoria's top-scored driving roads. Further south the Great Ocean Road threads 240 km of coastal corners between Torquay and Warrnambool. Ballarat and Daylesford sit ninety minutes to the north-west with their own network of ridgeline roads through old goldfields country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best driving roads near Melbourne?+
Contour's top three scored roads near Melbourne are Marysville - Woods Point Road (VIC, RQS 9.5/10, 81.7 km away); Turtons Track (VIC, RQS 9.5/10, 146.3 km away); Loves Lane (VIC, RQS 9.5/10, 127.6 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.
How far should I drive from Melbourne to find a great road?+
The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Marysville - Woods Point Road, about 81.7 km from Melbourne. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.
Are there good motorcycle roads near Melbourne?+
Yes. Marysville - Woods Point Road scores 9.5/10 for motorcycles and sits 81.7 km from Melbourne. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.
What's the best sealed road near Melbourne?+
Marysville - Woods Point Road is fully sealed and scores 9.5/10 for driving quality. It's 81.7 km from Melbourne.
Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Melbourne?+
Contour has identified grey spots on 20 roads within range of Melbourne - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Marysville - Woods Point Road has 45. Take extra care in wet conditions.
When is the best time to drive near Melbourne?+
Alpine roads to the east close from June to October; everything listed here is drivable year-round except after serious wet-weather events.
Scores are based on road geometry, surface quality, traffic density, and crash history. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.