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Best driving roads near Traralgon, VIC

Traralgon is the gateway to Gippsland's alpine and coastal driving - the Great Alpine Road, Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road and the 90-Mile Beach all within reach.

Roads scored
20
Median RQS
9.4/10
Total kilometres
636 km
ProfileAllSportsMotorcycleEV4WDCaravan
SurfaceAll surfacesSealedMixedUnsealed
Min scoreAny score6+7+8+
  1. 01

    Marysville - Woods Point Road

    VICSecondary18 km141.3 km away20 grey spots
    9.5
    RQS
  2. 02

    Lake Mountain Road

    VICSecondary11 km138.8 km away10 grey spots
    9.5
    RQS
  3. 03

    Traralgon-Balook Road

    VICSecondary21 km102.2 km away39 grey spots
    9.5
    RQS
  4. 04

    Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road

    VICSecondary52 km114 km away100 grey spots
    9.5
    RQS
  5. 05

    Bonang Road

    VICSecondary114 km115 km away219 grey spots
    9.5
    RQS
  6. 06

    Tawonga Gap Road

    VICSecondary21 km115.4 km away33 grey spots
    9.5
    RQS
  7. 07

    Loves Lane

    VICSecondary2 km140.8 km away2 grey spots
    9.5
    RQS
  8. 08

    Omeo Highway

    VICSecondary158 km116.9 km away328 grey spots
    9.5
    RQS
  9. 09

    Pearces Track

    VICTertiary2 km112.5 km away4 grey spots
    9.4
    RQS
  10. 10

    Mount Buffalo Road

    VICSecondary34 km124.1 km away77 grey spots
    9.4
    RQS
  11. 11

    Giles Road

    VICUnclassified2 km123.8 km away5 grey spots
    9.4
    RQS
  12. 12

    Thompson Dam Access Road

    VICSecondary3 km90.8 km away9 grey spots
    9.3
    RQS
  13. 13

    Omeo Highway

    NSWSecondary5 km102.6 km away17 grey spots
    9.3
    RQS
  14. 14

    Combienbar Road

    VICSecondary40 km139.5 km away90 grey spots
    9.2
    RQS
  15. 15

    Bogong High Plains Road

    VICSecondary65 km96.3 km away118 grey spots
    9.2
    RQS
  16. 16

    Woods Point Road

    VICSecondary37 km139.5 km away55 grey spots
    9.1
    RQS
  17. 17

    Paveys Road

    VICUnclassified1 km140.2 km away3 grey spots
    8.3
    RQS
  18. 18

    Coalville Road

    VICTertiary13 km115 km away37 grey spots
    9.0
    RQS
  19. 19

    Tyers - Thompson Valley Road

    VICSecondary11 km92 km away33 grey spots
    8.9
    RQS
  20. 20

    Dargo Road

    VICSecondary27 km28.9 km away49 grey spots
    9.0
    RQS

Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road climbs the Baw Baw plateau north-west of the city. The Great Alpine Road and Omeo Highway extend further north-east into alpine country. South, the road to Wilsons Promontory opens up with its own coastal mix.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best driving roads near Traralgon?+

Contour's top three scored roads near Traralgon are Marysville - Woods Point Road (VIC, RQS 9.5/10, 141.3 km away); Lake Mountain Road (VIC, RQS 9.5/10, 138.8 km away); Traralgon-Balook Road (VIC, RQS 9.5/10, 102.2 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.

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

The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Marysville - Woods Point Road, about 141.3 km from Traralgon. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.

Are there good motorcycle roads near Traralgon?+

Yes. Marysville - Woods Point Road scores 9.6/10 for motorcycles and sits 141.3 km from Traralgon. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.

What's the best sealed road near Traralgon?+

Marysville - Woods Point Road is fully sealed and scores 9.5/10 for driving quality. It's 141.3 km from Traralgon.

Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Traralgon?+

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

When is the best time to drive near Traralgon?+

Alpine roads (Baw Baw, Great Alpine) close or chain-require June-October; Gippsland coast is year-round.

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