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Old Main Road

VICUnclassified road1.0 km3 segments
8.7Sports
6.0Safety
1.0 kmTotal length
3Segments
3Grey spot segments
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Old Main Road is a 1 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.8/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores
8.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
8.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Excellent (8+)67%Good (6-8)33%

Sports score IQR: 7.5 - 8.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed17%Unsealed84%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
8.8
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
8.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 3 segments· 13 years of data
3
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

0%

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
6.0/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure56%
Night driving risk55%
Wind exposure49%
Sun glare risk98%
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 46 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#109194024Asphalt0.65 km8.98.98.9#109194026Asphalt0.22 km8.78.68.8#109093767Asphalt0.19 km8.38.48.4#109451397Asphalt0.13 km8.08.08.1#109093768Asphalt0.12 km7.77.88.0#109194025Asphalt0.17 km6.26.06.8#109451398Asphalt0.07 km6.26.26.8#109093766Asphalt0.08 km5.95.96.3#109093765Asphalt0.03 km5.35.25.8#109451396Asphalt0.05 km5.14.95.4#109415899Asphalt0.17 km4.26.37.3#108839331Unpaved0.20 km4.06.54.0#108839332Unpaved0.10 km4.04.54.0#108839329Unpaved0.30 km4.06.54.0#108839333Unpaved0.13 km4.04.44.0#109415898Asphalt0.04 km3.85.77.0#108839328Unpaved0.01 km3.84.04.0#109415900Asphalt0.04 km3.85.66.9#109068440Asphalt0.04 km3.85.66.9#108839330Unpaved0.05 km3.73.84.0#109311764Asphalt0.04 km3.55.26.2#109211573Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109211574Unpaved0.60 km2.45.34.0#109211575Unpaved0.45 km2.44.24.0#109153672Unpaved0.03 km2.44.24.0#109211576Unpaved0.18 km2.45.64.0#109595723Unpaved0.06 km2.44.84.0#109153673Unpaved0.03 km2.44.24.0#109153668Unpaved0.07 km2.44.34.0#109153659Unpaved0.10 km2.43.94.0#109153671Unpaved0.16 km2.45.14.0#109153660Unpaved0.57 km2.46.04.0#109153661Unpaved0.37 km2.43.84.0#109153662Unpaved0.49 km2.43.94.0#109153663Unpaved0.48 km2.43.84.0#109153664Unpaved0.40 km2.44.04.0#109153665Unpaved0.51 km2.44.04.0#109153666Unpaved0.41 km2.43.84.0#109153667Unpaved0.30 km2.43.84.0#109153669Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109153670Unpaved0.51 km2.45.14.0#109211568Unpaved0.44 km2.43.84.0#109211569Unpaved0.51 km2.43.84.0#109211570Unpaved0.65 km2.45.54.0#109211571Unpaved0.47 km2.45.44.0#109211572Unpaved0.36 km2.44.24.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/old-main-road-vic-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Old%20Main%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 Main Road?+

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

Is Old Main Road sealed?+

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

Is Old Main Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Old Main Road scores 8.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Old Main Road in a caravan?+

With care. Old Main Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Old Main Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Old Main Road scores 8.8/10 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 Main Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Old Main 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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