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Best driving roads near Rockhampton, QLD

Rockhampton is the gateway to the Capricorn Coast and the Great Dividing Range's central Queensland section.

Roads scored
20
Median RQS
7.6/10
Total kilometres
43 km
ProfileAllSportsMotorcycleEV4WDCaravan
SurfaceAll surfacesSealedMixedUnsealed
Min scoreAny score6+7+8+
  1. 01

    Coal Road

    QLDSecondary24 km139.8 km away50 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  2. 02

    Struck Oil Road

    QLDResidential8 km126.7 km away18 grey spots
    8.0
    RQS
  3. 03

    Alaire Heights Road

    QLDResidential2 km120.8 km away6 grey spots
    8.0
    RQS
  4. 04

    Connemara Drive

    QLDResidential0 km149.1 km away2 grey spots
    7.8
    RQS
  5. 05

    Veivers Street

    QLDResidential0 km119.3 km away2 grey spots
    7.8
    RQS
  6. 06

    Widderick Street

    QLDResidential0 km84 km away2 grey spots
    7.7
    RQS
  7. 07

    Mills Avenue

    QLDResidential1 km149.5 km away17 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  8. 08

    Earlsfield Street

    QLDResidential0 km126 km away3 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  9. 09

    Halford Street

    QLDResidential1 km149.4 km away4 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  10. 10

    Koolamarra Drive

    QLDResidential0 km136.7 km away2 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  11. 11

    Riley Drive

    QLDResidential1 km137.4 km away4 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  12. 12

    Edith Street

    QLDResidential1 km142 km away61 grey spots
    7.4
    RQS
  13. 13

    Joe Kooyman Drive

    QLDResidential1 km125.4 km away1 grey spot
    7.4
    RQS
  14. 14

    Burke and Wills Drive

    QLDResidential1 km138.2 km away4 grey spots
    7.3
    RQS
  15. 15

    Viney Street

    QLDResidential0 km138.3 km away4 grey spots
    7.3
    RQS
  16. 16

    Corella Drive

    QLDResidential1 km135.4 km away7 grey spots
    7.3
    RQS
  17. 17

    Hardy Avenue

    QLDResidential1 km146.9 km away3 grey spots
    7.3
    RQS
  18. 18

    Berthun Street

    QLDResidential0 km134.4 km away3 grey spots
    7.3
    RQS
  19. 19

    Dawn Crescent

    QLDResidential1 km135.7 km away6 grey spots
    7.3
    RQS
  20. 20

    Myall Street

    QLDResidential1 km73.9 km away50 grey spots
    7.3
    RQS

The Mount Archer circuit directly above the city offers a short, steep technical drive. The Capricorn Highway west runs into the Dawson Range and coal country. North along the Bruce Highway, the Mount Morgan Range and the road to Yeppoon give two distinct coastal and inland options.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best driving roads near Rockhampton?+

Contour's top three scored roads near Rockhampton are Coal Road (QLD, RQS 8.8/10, 139.8 km away); Struck Oil Road (QLD, RQS 8.0/10, 126.7 km away); Alaire Heights Road (QLD, RQS 8.0/10, 120.8 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.

How far should I drive from Rockhampton to find a great road?+

The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Coal Road, about 139.8 km from Rockhampton. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.

Are there good motorcycle roads near Rockhampton?+

Yes. Coal Road scores 8.7/10 for motorcycles and sits 139.8 km from Rockhampton. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.

What's the best sealed road near Rockhampton?+

Coal Road is fully sealed and scores 8.8/10 for driving quality. It's 139.8 km from Rockhampton.

Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Rockhampton?+

Contour has identified grey spots on 20 roads within range of Rockhampton - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Coal Road has 50. Take extra care in wet conditions.

When is the best time to drive near Rockhampton?+

Dry and warm year-round; wet season brings flooding risk across low-lying crossings.

Scores are based on road geometry, surface quality, traffic density, and crash history. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.