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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Pearces Track
VICTertiary2 km124.9 km away1 grey spot9.3RQS - 02
Manestar Road
VICSecondary1 km42.5 km away9.2RQS - 03
Campbell Street
VICSecondary0 km126.2 km away9.0RQS - 04
Alber Road
VICSecondary2 km43.9 km away9.2RQS - 05
Meeniyan - Mirboo North Road
VICSecondary1 km124.2 km away8.8RQS - 06
Davross Court
VICUnclassified1 km46.2 km away9.0RQS - 07
Foster Road
VICSecondary8 km133.7 km away9.0RQS - 08
Golf Links Road
VICUnclassified2 km126.3 km away1 grey spot8.8RQS - 09
Yea Road
NSWSecondary1 km38.6 km away8.9RQS - 10
Malaraway Road
VICUnclassified1 km66.4 km away8.9RQS - 11
Pineridge Road
VICUnclassified1 km120.6 km away1 grey spot8.8RQS - 12
Drouin - Korumburra Road
VICSecondary2 km98.9 km away8.8RQS - 13
Cape Paterson - Inverloch Road
VICSecondary9 km113.8 km away8.8RQS - 14
Campbell Street
VICSecondary0 km126.2 km away8.4RQS - 15
De Campo Drive
VICSecondary2 km127.3 km away8.7RQS - 16
Doctors Creek Road
NSWUnclassified1 km60.3 km away8.7RQS - 17
Warragul Road
VICSecondary1 km102.2 km away8.5RQS - 18
Korumburra-Inverloch Road
VICSecondary1 km103.6 km away8.3RQS - 19
Old Menzies Creek Road
VICSecondary2 km39.8 km away8.9RQS - 20
Joe Taylor Rise
VICUnclassified1 km102.9 km away8.7RQS
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 Pearces Track (VIC, RQS 9.3/10, 124.9 km away); Manestar Road (VIC, RQS 9.2/10, 42.5 km away); Campbell Street (VIC, RQS 9.0/10, 126.2 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 Pearces Track, about 124.9 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. Pearces Track scores 9.3/10 for motorcycles and sits 124.9 km from Melbourne. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.
What's the best sealed road near Melbourne?+
Pearces Track is fully sealed and scores 9.3/10 for driving quality. It's 124.9 km from Melbourne.
Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Melbourne?+
Contour has identified grey spots on 3 roads within range of Melbourne - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Pearces Track has 1. 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.