Norton Road

ACTTertiary road14.9 km39 segments

7.8Sports

14.9 kmTotal length

39Segments

39Grey spot segments

Norton Road is a 15 km sealed tertiary route in the ACT, Australia. It scores 8.4/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans and motorcycles and sports cars and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

7.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 39 segments

Excellent (8+)46%Good (6-8)15%Fair (4-6)36%Poor (<4)3%

Sports score IQR: 5.1 - 8.7

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

6.7

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 39 segments· 11 years of data

Grey spots

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

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure47%

Night driving risk62%

Wind exposure59%

Sun glare risk80%

Wildlife strike risk12%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 39 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#105135764Asphalt0.42 km9.39.29.3 #105135765Asphalt0.50 km9.09.08.9 #105135768Asphalt0.50 km9.09.08.9 #105135757Asphalt0.50 km9.09.08.9 #105135762Asphalt0.49 km9.09.08.9 #105135775Asphalt0.50 km9.09.08.9 #105135769Asphalt0.50 km9.09.08.9 #105135756Asphalt0.50 km8.88.88.6 #105135767Asphalt0.50 km8.88.88.8 #105135774Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.7 #105135770Asphalt0.50 km8.78.68.7 #105135776Asphalt0.49 km8.58.48.5 #105135760Asphalt0.31 km8.48.38.4 #105135759Asphalt0.50 km8.38.28.3 #105135763Asphalt0.49 km8.38.18.4 #105135766Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.4 #105135772Asphalt0.31 km8.28.18.2 #105135777Asphalt0.50 km8.07.87.9 #105135755Asphalt0.50 km8.07.87.9 #105135761Asphalt0.14 km7.77.47.9 #105135778Asphalt0.18 km6.96.66.9 #105135758Asphalt0.50 km6.86.57.2 #105135771Asphalt0.06 km6.76.47.1 #105135773Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7 #105278789Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #105278781Asphalt0.50 km5.38.28.9 #105278784Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.8 #105278780Asphalt0.50 km5.17.88.6 #105278779Asphalt0.45 km5.07.68.4 #105278788Asphalt0.50 km4.97.48.3 #105278785Asphalt0.26 km4.56.88.0 #105278783Asphalt0.35 km4.56.87.8 #105278792Asphalt0.18 km4.56.87.8 #105278778Asphalt0.16 km4.46.57.6 #105278791Asphalt0.08 km4.36.57.7 #105278782Asphalt0.07 km4.16.17.4 #105278786Asphalt0.17 km4.16.17.4 #105278790Asphalt0.04 km4.05.97.1 #105278787Asphalt0.11 km3.95.66.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/norton-road-actRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of ACT'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 Norton Road?+

Norton Road is approximately 15 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Norton Road sealed?+

Yes. Norton Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Norton Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Norton Road scores 8.0/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Norton Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Norton Road scores 8.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Norton Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Norton Road scores 8.4/10 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 Norton Road?+

Contour has identified 39 grey spots on Norton Road - 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: 16 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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