Newman Drive

QLDResidential road1.6 km6 segments

6.0Sports

1.6 kmTotal length

6Segments

6Grey spot segments

Newman Drive is a 2 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 6 segments

Excellent (8+)17%Good (6-8)33%Fair (4-6)50%

Sports score IQR: 5.4 - 7.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

1.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classResidential road

3.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 6 segments· 24 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for QLD. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments

Top 11 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96438360Asphalt0.50 km8.58.58.5 #96438359Asphalt0.32 km7.57.37.6 #96372546Asphalt0.29 km7.37.37.2 #96438356Asphalt0.09 km6.56.36.9 #96438357Asphalt0.27 km5.55.26.1 #96438358Asphalt0.09 km5.35.05.8 #96438361Asphalt0.33 km5.35.05.8 #96372545Asphalt0.05 km4.54.34.9 #96372543Asphalt0.11 km4.54.34.9 #96372542Asphalt0.03 km4.54.24.8 #96372544Asphalt0.11 km4.34.14.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/newman-drive-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Newman Drive?+

Newman Drive is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Newman Drive sealed?+

Yes. Newman Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Newman Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Newman Drive scores 5.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Newman Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Newman Drive scores 7.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Newman Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Newman Drive scores 6.5/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Newman Drive?+

Contour has identified 6 grey spots on Newman Drive - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 23 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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