Panatana Drive

TASResidential road1.4 km4 segments

8.2Sports

1.4 kmTotal length

4Segments

4Grey spot segments

Panatana Drive is a 1 km sealed residential street in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and caravans and motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

8.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 4 segments

Excellent (8+)50%Good (6-8)50%

Sports score IQR: 7.8 - 8.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

7.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 4 segments· 28 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for TAS. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Segments

Top 4 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108434884Asphalt0.36 km8.68.58.6 #108434886Asphalt0.27 km8.58.48.6 #108434885Asphalt0.42 km8.18.08.1 #108434883Asphalt0.35 km7.67.47.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/panatana-drive-tasRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of TAS'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 Panatana Drive?+

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

Is Panatana Drive sealed?+

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

Is Panatana Drive good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Panatana Drive scores 8.1/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Panatana Drive in a caravan?+

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

Is Panatana Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Panatana Drive scores 8.3/10 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 Panatana Drive?+

Contour has identified 4 grey spots on Panatana 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: 16 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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