Palmvale Road

NSWUnclassified road5.1 km15 segments

3.9Sports

6.7Safety

5.1 kmTotal length

15Segments

16Grey spot segments

Palmvale Road is a 5 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and excellent surface.

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Puntajes por vehículo

3.9/10

SPTDeportivoCarreteras asfaltadas, sinuosidad, puertos de montaña

6.1/10

MOTMotoCurvas cerradas, lazadas, carreteras técnicas

7.0/10

VEVEFirme liso, asfaltado, amigo de la autonomía

8.0/10

4x44x4Acceso por grava, aptitud off-road

2.6/10

VANCaravanaAsfalto liso, pendientes suaves, sin puertos empinados

Distribución de calidad de tramos

Puntaje Deportivo - 15 tramos

Aceptable (4-6)50%Malo (<4)50%

IQR puntaje Deportivo: 2.4 - 5.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed59%Unsealed41%

Desglose del puntaje

Puntajes medianos de componentes en todos los tramos

Firme

10.0

Calidad mediana del firme. Asfalto liso = 10. Chipseal = 8. Grava = 5.

Sinuosidad

10.0

Sinuosidad mediana. Puntajes más altos significan más curvas por kilómetro.

Velocidad

7.0

Adecuación del límite de velocidad. Punto óptimo a 60-110 km/h.

Clase de víaUnclassified road

8.0

Clasificación vial. Las autopistas tienen cero. Las vías terciarias tienen 9.

Tráfico

9.0

Densidad de tráfico estimada. Menos tráfico = puntaje más alto.

Desnivel

9.0

Cambio de altitud por kilómetro. Más subida = puntaje más alto.

Historial de accidentes

Agregado en 15 tramos

Zonas grises

La vinculación de registros de accidentes aún no está disponible para NSW. Las zonas grises son tramos donde la geometría de curvatura no coincide con el límite - se marcan con independencia del historial.

Entorno vial

Indicadores de riesgo derivados de geometría y clima

6.7/10 puntaje de seguridad - más alto es más seguro

Exposición firme mojado58%

Riesgo de conducción nocturna74%

Exposición al viento63%

Riesgo de deslumbramiento solar57%

Riesgo de impacto con fauna10%

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

Segments

Top 16 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110847348Asphalt0.40 km5.48.39.1 #110847345Asphalt0.36 km5.48.39.1 #110847346Asphalt0.40 km5.48.39.1 #110847347Asphalt0.35 km5.48.39.1 #110847344Asphalt0.43 km5.38.39.0 #110847349Asphalt0.47 km5.17.98.5 #111986047Asphalt0.34 km5.07.78.4 #110847350Asphalt0.13 km4.26.37.4 #111374628Asphalt0.09 km3.65.36.5 #111374629Unpaved0.60 km2.46.04.0 #111374627Unpaved0.04 km2.44.44.0 #111374630Unpaved0.12 km2.45.04.0 #111374631Unpaved0.12 km2.45.04.0 #111374625Unpaved0.58 km2.46.04.0 #111374626Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0 #111374624Unpaved0.28 km2.45.64.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/palmvale-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Palmvale Road?+

Palmvale Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Palmvale Road sealed?+

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

Is Palmvale Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Palmvale Road scores 6.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Palmvale Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Palmvale Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Palmvale Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Palmvale Road scores 7.0/10 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 Palmvale Road?+

Contour has identified 16 grey spots on Palmvale 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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