Old Hereford Road

VICSecondary road1.3 km10 segments

7.8Sports

7.5Safety

1.3 kmTotal length

10Segments

1Grey spot segments

Old Hereford Road is a 1.3 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles and caravans.

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Vehicle scores

7.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 10 segments

Excellent (8+)62%Good (6-8)28%Fair (4-6)9%Poor (<4)2%

Sports score IQR: 5.6 - 7.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed97%Unsealed3%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

9.9

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

Curviness

7.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classSecondary road

8.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.1

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots1 of 10 segments

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

Wet riskModerate

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureHigh

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 10 segments

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure49%

Night driving risk58%

Wind exposure60%

Sun glare risk36%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

Top 11 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144121472Asphalt0.53 km8.88.88.8 #144121474Asphalt0.26 km8.18.08.1 #144121477Asphalt0.12 km7.57.37.9 #144121478Asphalt0.14 km7.16.97.5 #144121476Asphalt0.09 km6.46.26.6 #144121475Asphalt0.04 km6.05.76.6 #144121479Asphalt0.03 km5.85.56.1 #144121480Asphalt0.03 km5.85.56.1 #144121473Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6 #144741758-0.02 km3.14.85.7 #144284909-0.02 km2.84.24.8

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Hereford Road?+

Old Hereford Road is approximately 1.3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Old Hereford Road sealed?+

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

Is Old Hereford Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Old Hereford Road scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Old Hereford Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Old Hereford Road scores 7.6/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Old Hereford Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Old Hereford Road scores 8.0/10 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 Hereford Road?+

Contour has identified 1 grey spot on Old Hereford Road - section 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: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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