Opal Road

SAUnclassified road3.6 km10 segments

3.1Sports

7.0Safety

3.6 kmTotal length

10Segments

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Opal Road is a 3.6 km sealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.6/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and fair surface.

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Scores par véhicule

3.1/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

4.8/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

5.2/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

5.6/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

3.7/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 10 tronçons

Correct (4-6)14%Faible (<4)86%

IQR score Sport : 2.7 - 3.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed12%Unsealed89%

Détail du score

Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons

Surface

4.2

Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.

Sinuosité

2.8

Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.

Vitesse

7.0

Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.

Classe de routeUnclassified road

8.0

Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.

Trafic

9.0

Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.

Dénivelé

3.4

Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.

Road intel

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 exposureModerate

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

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Environnement routier

Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat

Exposition route mouillée40%

Risque de conduite de nuit51%

Exposition au vent49%

Risque d'éblouissement92%

Risque de collision avec la faune14%

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

Segments

Top 14 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#139861096Asphalt0.13 km4.94.75.6 #139861095Asphalt0.13 km4.94.75.6 #139861098Asphalt0.10 km4.84.55.4 #139861097Asphalt0.11 km4.34.14.7 #139941052-0.50 km4.26.46.9 #139941059-0.50 km3.45.35.5 #139941053-0.50 km3.35.15.4 #139941057-0.19 km3.14.95.2 #139941056-0.50 km2.94.44.7 #139941061-0.36 km2.74.24.6 #139941055-0.13 km2.74.24.6 #139941060-0.43 km2.74.24.6 #139941054-0.50 km2.64.14.4 #139941058-0.03 km2.64.04.3

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Opal Road?+

Opal Road is approximately 3.6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Opal Road sealed?+

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

Is Opal Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Opal Road scores 4.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Opal Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Opal Road scores 3.7/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

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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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