Old Cove Road

QLDUnclassified road2.6 km9 segments

6.9Sports

2.6 kmTotal length

9Segments

1Recorded crashes

8Grey spot segments

Old Cove Road is a 3 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Punteggi per veicolo

6.9/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

6.6/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

7.4/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

6.0/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

7.9/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 9 tratti

Eccellente (8+)33%Buono (6-8)67%

IQR punteggio Sport: 6.8 - 8.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

10.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

1.5

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

10.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaUnclassified road

8.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

9.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

7.0

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Grey spots8 of 9 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 9 tratti· 24 anni di dati

Incidenti totali

Vittime

Feriti gravi

Zone grigie

Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

2.53IRI m/km

Coverage: 22% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Old Cove Road?+

Old Cove Road is approximately 3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Old Cove Road sealed?+

Yes. Old Cove Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Old Cove Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Old Cove Road scores 6.6/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Old Cove Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Old Cove Road scores 7.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Old Cove Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Old Cove Road 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.

Are there any dangerous sections on Old Cove Road?+

Contour has identified 8 grey spots on Old Cove 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: 24 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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