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Newman Drive

VICResidential road0.2 km2 segments
7.3Sports
0.2 kmTotal length
2Segments

Newman Drive is a 190 m sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
7.3/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.4/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.9/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 2 segments
Good (6-8)91%Fair (4-6)9%

Sports score IQR: 5.7 - 6.9

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
9.1
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
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
7.3
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Segments
Top 2 segments by sports score
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/newman-drive-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Newman%20Drive&state=VICSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 190 m long.

Is Newman Drive sealed?+

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

Is Newman Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Newman Drive scores 7.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Newman Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Newman Drive scores 6.9/10 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 7.4/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 28 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.