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Best driving roads near Shepparton, VIC

Shepparton sits in the Goulburn Valley with access north to the Murray and south into the Strathbogie Ranges.

Roads scored
20
Median RQS
8.5/10
Total kilometres
39 km
ProfileAllSportsMotorcycleEV4WDCaravan
SurfaceAll surfacesSealedMixedUnsealed
Min scoreAny score6+7+8+
  1. 01

    Daylesford-Trentham Road

    VICSecondary1 km146.1 km away2 grey spots
    9.2
    RQS
  2. 02

    Forest Avenue

    VICTertiary0 km148.8 km away3 grey spots
    9.1
    RQS
  3. 03

    Malaraway Road

    VICUnclassified1 km129.4 km away2 grey spots
    8.9
    RQS
  4. 04

    Powell Connection Road

    VICSecondary3 km144.3 km away7 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  5. 05

    Burders Lane

    VICUnclassified3 km122.5 km away8 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  6. 06

    Matheson Road

    VICResidential1 km99.5 km away102 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  7. 07

    Mansfield - Whitfield Road

    VICSecondary1 km124.8 km away3 grey spots
    8.7
    RQS
  8. 08

    Metcalfe-Taradale Road

    VICTertiary5 km121.3 km away14 grey spots
    8.7
    RQS
  9. 09

    Fraser Park Road

    VICUnclassified5 km119.5 km away21 grey spots
    8.6
    RQS
  10. 10

    Doctors Creek Road

    VICUnclassified7 km114.2 km away18 grey spots
    8.6
    RQS
  11. 11

    Heathcote-Kyneton Road

    VICSecondary1 km110.3 km away3 grey spots
    8.4
    RQS
  12. 12

    Upper Goulburn Road

    VICSecondary1 km93.4 km away3 grey spots
    8.3
    RQS
  13. 13

    Break O'Day Road

    VICTertiary1 km121.5 km away2 grey spots
    8.3
    RQS
  14. 14

    Twin Rivers Road

    VICUnclassified4 km93.5 km away10 grey spots
    8.3
    RQS
  15. 15

    Foxhaven Court

    VICResidential1 km118.6 km away2 grey spots
    8.2
    RQS
  16. 16

    Joe Taylor Rise

    VICUnclassified1 km125.5 km away2 grey spots
    8.2
    RQS
  17. 17

    Newstead Road

    VICSecondary1 km129.3 km away7 grey spots
    8.2
    RQS
  18. 18

    Justices Road

    VICResidential1 km146.1 km away2 grey spots
    8.2
    RQS
  19. 19

    Lockheeds Road

    VICResidential0 km146.8 km away2 grey spots
    8.1
    RQS
  20. 20

    Katamatite-Nathalia Road

    VICSecondary0 km43.7 km away3 grey spots
    8.1
    RQS

The Strathbogie Ranges south offer quiet technical driving on forest-lined roads. The Goulburn Valley Highway and Midland Highway run high-speed country routes. North, the road to Cobram and along the Murray opens up river country and Echuca.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best driving roads near Shepparton?+

Contour's top three scored roads near Shepparton are Daylesford-Trentham Road (VIC, RQS 9.2/10, 146.1 km away); Forest Avenue (VIC, RQS 9.1/10, 148.8 km away); Malaraway Road (VIC, RQS 8.9/10, 129.4 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.

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

The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Daylesford-Trentham Road, about 146.1 km from Shepparton. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.

Are there good motorcycle roads near Shepparton?+

Yes. Daylesford-Trentham Road scores 9.2/10 for motorcycles and sits 146.1 km from Shepparton. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.

What's the best sealed road near Shepparton?+

Daylesford-Trentham Road is fully sealed and scores 9.2/10 for driving quality. It's 146.1 km from Shepparton.

Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Shepparton?+

Contour has identified grey spots on 20 roads within range of Shepparton - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Daylesford-Trentham Road has 2. Take extra care in wet conditions.

When is the best time to drive near Shepparton?+

Year-round open; summer harvest traffic can slow the smaller farm-country roads.

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