Palmer Forest Road

NSWSecondary road4.0 km9 segments

6.1Sports

8.4Safety

4.0 kmTotal length

9Segments

Palmer Forest Road is a 4.0 km secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo

6.1/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

5.7/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

6.2/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

4.4/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

7.2/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 9 tratti

Buono (6-8)38%Discreto (4-6)62%

IQR punteggio Sport: 6.0 - 6.0

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

10.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

0.5

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

10.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaSecondary road

8.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

7.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

2.0

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

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.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata32%

Rischio guida notturna37%

Esposizione al vento41%

Rischio abbagliamento solare98%

Rischio impatto fauna11%

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

Segments

Top 9 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143663237Asphalt0.50 km6.96.66.9 #143968190Asphalt0.04 km6.15.76.3 #143663241Asphalt0.50 km6.05.66.2 #143663239Asphalt0.50 km6.05.66.1 #143663243Asphalt0.41 km6.05.56.1 #143663240Asphalt0.64 km6.05.56.1 #143663242Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1 #143663244Asphalt0.41 km6.05.56.1 #143663238Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Palmer Forest Road?+

Palmer Forest Road is approximately 4.0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Palmer Forest Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Palmer Forest Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Palmer Forest Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Palmer Forest Road scores 7.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Palmer Forest Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Palmer Forest Road scores 6.2/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Palmer Forest Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Palmer Forest Road scores 4.4/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

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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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