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Old Healesville Road

VICTertiary road8.1 km23 segments
4.8Sports
8.1 kmTotal length
23Segments
26Grey spot segments

Old Healesville Road is a 8 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
4.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.2/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.5/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 23 segments
Fair (4-6)96%Poor (<4)4%

Sports score IQR: 4.3 - 5.1

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
4.6
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 23 segments· 13 years of data
26
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. 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

17%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure48%
Night driving risk63%
Wind exposure61%
Sun glare risk93%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/old-healesville-road-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Old%20Healesville%20Road&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 Old Healesville Road?+

Old Healesville Road is approximately 8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Old Healesville Road sealed?+

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

Is Old Healesville Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Old Healesville Road scores 7.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Old Healesville Road in a caravan?+

With care. Old Healesville Road scores 5.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Old Healesville Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Old Healesville Road scores 8.1/10 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 Healesville Road?+

Contour has identified 26 grey spots on Old Healesville 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: 22 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.