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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.

Roads scored
20
Median RQS
9.2/10
Total kilometres
193 km
ProfileAllSportsMotorcycleEV4WDCaravan
SurfaceAll surfacesSealedMixedUnsealed
Min scoreAny score6+7+8+
  1. 01

    Turtons Track

    VICSecondary10 km146.3 km away
    9.5
    RQS
  2. 02

    Loves Lane

    VICSecondary2 km127.6 km away
    9.4
    RQS
  3. 03

    Marysville - Woods Point Road

    VICSecondary18 km81.7 km away6 grey spots
    9.4
    RQS
  4. 04

    Skenes Creek Road

    VICSecondary13 km147.5 km away6 grey spots
    9.4
    RQS
  5. 05

    Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road

    VICSecondary52 km102.6 km away17 grey spots
    9.3
    RQS
  6. 06

    Sassafras Creek Road

    VICSecondary1 km36.4 km away
    9.3
    RQS
  7. 07

    Pearces Track

    VICTertiary2 km124.9 km away1 grey spot
    9.3
    RQS
  8. 08

    Lake Mountain Road

    VICSecondary11 km85.1 km away6 grey spots
    9.3
    RQS
  9. 09

    Thompson Dam Access Road

    VICSecondary3 km126 km away
    9.3
    RQS
  10. 10

    Forrest - Apollo Bay Road

    VICSecondary19 km140.8 km away8 grey spots
    9.2
    RQS
  11. 11

    Selby-Aura Road

    VICSecondary1 km38.5 km away
    9.2
    RQS
  12. 12

    Manestar Road

    VICSecondary1 km42.5 km away
    9.2
    RQS
  13. 13

    Alber Road

    VICSecondary2 km43.9 km away
    9.2
    RQS
  14. 14

    Coalville Road

    VICTertiary13 km123.2 km away16 grey spots
    9.2
    RQS
  15. 15

    Giles Road

    VICUnclassified2 km113.9 km away4 grey spots
    9.2
    RQS
  16. 16

    Paveys Road

    VICUnclassified1 km108.2 km away
    8.3
    RQS
  17. 17

    Deans Marsh Road

    VICSecondary1 km118.5 km away
    9.1
    RQS
  18. 18

    Myers Creek Road

    VICTertiary13 km53.6 km away5 grey spots
    9.1
    RQS
  19. 19

    Deans Marsh - Lorne Road

    VICSecondary21 km117 km away3 grey spots
    9.1
    RQS
  20. 20

    Paternoster Road

    VICTertiary7 km49.3 km away1 grey spot
    9.1
    RQS

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 Turtons Track (VIC, RQS 9.5/10, 146.3 km away); Loves Lane (VIC, RQS 9.4/10, 127.6 km away); Marysville - Woods Point Road (VIC, RQS 9.4/10, 81.7 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 Turtons Track, about 146.3 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. Turtons Track scores 9.5/10 for motorcycles and sits 146.3 km from Melbourne. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.

What's the best sealed road near Melbourne?+

Turtons Track is fully sealed and scores 9.5/10 for driving quality. It's 146.3 km from Melbourne.

Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Melbourne?+

Contour has identified grey spots on 11 roads within range of Melbourne - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Marysville - Woods Point Road has 6. 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.