Palmers Road

NSWSecondary road3.2 km11 segments

7.9Sports

6.5Safety

3.2 kmTotal length

11Segments

11Recorded crashes

Palmers Road is a 3.2 km sealed secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Punteggi per veicolo

7.9/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

7.8/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

8.0/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

6.9/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

8.2/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 11 tratti

Eccellente (8+)74%Buono (6-8)19%Discreto (4-6)4%Scarso (<4)2%

IQR punteggio Sport: 3.8 - 6.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed90%Unsealed10%

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

6.7

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

Velocità

9.7

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

6.6

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

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

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.

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 11 tratti· 10 anni di dati

Incidenti totali

Vittime

Feriti gravi

Zone grigie

Roads.detail.last5Years

Roads.detail.crashesFiveYr

Roads.detail.fatalitiesFiveYr

Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.296 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 2.177▲ Roads.detail.aboveStateAverage

Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?

Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

Basato su 10 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata61%

Rischio guida notturna63%

Esposizione al vento56%

Rischio abbagliamento solare77%

Rischio impatto fauna12%

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

Segments

Top 49 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143118654Asphalt0.65 km8.88.78.7 #143691534Asphalt0.52 km8.78.68.6 #143118653Asphalt0.65 km8.48.38.4 #143118652Asphalt0.54 km8.28.18.2 #143594302Asphalt0.52 km8.18.28.3 #143691539Asphalt0.16 km7.06.87.2 #143691535Asphalt0.02 km6.56.16.8 #143691536Concrete0.02 km6.36.06.8 #143676124Asphalt0.13 km6.25.96.7 #143691533Asphalt0.32 km6.15.76.3 #143691532Asphalt0.13 km6.05.56.1 #143118655Asphalt0.00 km6.05.56.1 #143922984Asphalt0.16 km5.38.39.0 #143922982Asphalt0.65 km5.17.98.5 #143922983Asphalt0.25 km4.97.68.3 #143594303Asphalt0.02 km4.44.14.7 #143784632Asphalt0.09 km4.36.57.6 #143478673Asphalt0.08 km4.26.27.0 #143691521Asphalt0.06 km4.06.07.0 #143691523Asphalt0.02 km3.85.77.2 #143800420Asphalt0.03 km3.85.77.2 #143808335Asphalt0.04 km3.85.67.1 #143691520Asphalt0.07 km3.85.67.1 #143002791Asphalt0.07 km3.75.56.8 #143784633Asphalt0.02 km3.75.56.8 #143784631Asphalt0.04 km3.55.26.3 #143498823Asphalt0.01 km3.44.95.8 #143338535Unpaved0.64 km2.46.04.0 #143416711Unpaved0.02 km2.43.84.0 #143416710Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0 #143498825Unpaved0.10 km2.45.64.0 #143498824Unpaved0.60 km2.46.04.0 #143338522Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0 #143338523Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0 #143338524Unpaved0.37 km2.44.04.0 #143338526Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #143338525Unpaved0.47 km2.46.04.0 #143338527Unpaved0.46 km2.45.64.0 #143338528Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0 #143338530Unpaved0.35 km2.44.94.0 #143338531Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #143338532Unpaved0.48 km2.45.74.0 #143338533Unpaved0.35 km2.45.54.0 #143338534Unpaved0.03 km2.44.14.0 #143338529Unpaved0.60 km2.46.04.0 #143338538Unpaved0.15 km2.44.34.0 #143338536Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0 #143338537Unpaved0.35 km2.44.04.0 #143526262Unpaved0.28 km2.44.64.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Palmers Road?+

Palmers Road is approximately 3.2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Palmers Road sealed?+

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

Is Palmers Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Palmers Road scores 7.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Palmers Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Palmers Road scores 8.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Palmers Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Palmers 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.

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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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