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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Turtons Track
VICSecondary10 km146.3 km away9.5RQS - 02
Loves Lane
VICSecondary2 km127.6 km away9.4RQS - 03
Marysville - Woods Point Road
VICSecondary18 km81.7 km away6 grey spots9.4RQS - 04
Skenes Creek Road
VICSecondary13 km147.5 km away6 grey spots9.4RQS - 05
Sassafras Creek Road
VICSecondary1 km36.4 km away9.3RQS - 06
Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road
VICSecondary52 km102.6 km away17 grey spots9.3RQS - 07
Pearces Track
VICTertiary2 km124.9 km away1 grey spot9.3RQS - 08
Thompson Dam Access Road
VICSecondary3 km126 km away9.3RQS - 09
Lake Mountain Road
VICSecondary11 km85.1 km away6 grey spots9.3RQS - 10
Selby-Aura Road
VICSecondary1 km38.5 km away9.2RQS - 11
Forrest - Apollo Bay Road
VICSecondary19 km140.8 km away8 grey spots9.2RQS - 12
Coalville Road
VICTertiary13 km123.2 km away16 grey spots9.2RQS - 13
Manestar Road
VICSecondary1 km42.5 km away9.2RQS - 14
Giles Road
VICUnclassified2 km113.9 km away4 grey spots9.2RQS - 15
Myers Creek Road
VICTertiary13 km53.6 km away5 grey spots9.1RQS - 16
Paternoster Road
VICTertiary7 km49.3 km away1 grey spot9.1RQS - 17
Paveys Road
VICUnclassified1 km108.2 km away8.3RQS - 18
Alber Road
VICSecondary2 km43.9 km away9.2RQS - 19
Cameron Drive
VICSecondary3 km58 km away9.0RQS - 20
Deans Marsh Road
VICSecondary1 km118.5 km away9.1RQS
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 10 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.