Oxley Drive

QLDPrimary road6.4 km45 segments

5.3Sports

6.4 kmTotal length

45Segments

331Recorded crashes

40Grey spot segments

Oxley Drive is a 6 km sealed primary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.4/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

3.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.4/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 45 segments

Good (6-8)14%Fair (4-6)84%Poor (<4)2%

Sports score IQR: 5.0 - 5.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed94%Unsealed6%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

0.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classPrimary road

5.0

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

Traffic

5.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots40 of 45 segments

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

Crash history

Aggregated across all 45 segments· 24 years of data

331

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

1.82IRI m/km

Coverage: 100% 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 Oxley Drive?+

Oxley Drive is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Oxley Drive sealed?+

Yes. Oxley Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Oxley Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Oxley Drive scores 4.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Oxley Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Oxley Drive scores 6.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Oxley Drive?+

Contour has identified 40 grey spots on Oxley Drive - 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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