Pederick Road

SAUnclassified road6.1 km17 segments

3.9Sports

7.8Safety

6.1 kmTotal length

17Segments

Pederick Road is a 6.1 km sealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.2/10 for EVs with straight corners and solid surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 17 segments

Good (6-8)8%Fair (4-6)30%Poor (<4)61%

Sports score IQR: 3.4 - 4.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed78%Unsealed22%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

7.5

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

Curviness

2.4

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

2.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure42%

Night driving risk53%

Wind exposure47%

Sun glare risk6%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

Top 17 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#140004240Asphalt0.50 km7.27.16.9 #140004242Asphalt0.47 km5.75.45.8 #140004241Asphalt0.22 km5.65.35.8 #140004243Compacted0.50 km4.04.74.0 #140004244Compacted0.50 km4.04.74.0 #140004245Compacted0.17 km4.04.54.0 #139855447Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2 #139855446Asphalt0.08 km3.55.16.1 #139855448Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #139855452Asphalt0.47 km3.45.05.9 #139855450Asphalt0.18 km3.44.95.9 #139855445Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8 #139855449Asphalt0.01 km3.44.95.8 #139855451Asphalt0.14 km3.44.95.8 #140192114Unpaved0.49 km2.43.84.0 #140192112Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0 #140192113Unpaved0.36 km2.45.64.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Pederick Road?+

Pederick Road is approximately 6.1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 5 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Pederick Road sealed?+

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

Is Pederick Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Pederick Road scores 5.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Pederick Road in a caravan?+

With care. Pederick Road scores 4.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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Road data last updated: 28 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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