Penola Southern Bypass

SATrunk road2.1 km7 segments

7.5Sports

8.2Safety

2.1 kmTotal length

7Segments

4Recorded crashes

Penola Southern Bypass is a 2.1 km sealed trunk route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and EVs and motorcycles.

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Punteggi per veicolo

7.5/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

7.4/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

7.4/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

6.2/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

7.8/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 7 tratti

Eccellente (8+)24%Buono (6-8)76%

IQR punteggio Sport: 6.3 - 7.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

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

5.9

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 stradaTrunk road

3.0

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

Traffico

9.3

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

Dislivello

3.2

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.

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 7 tratti· 10 anni di dati

Incidenti totali

Vittime

Feriti gravi

Zone grigie

Roads.detail.last5Years

Roads.detail.crashesFiveYr

Roads.detail.fatalitiesFiveYr

Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.844 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 0.588▼ Roads.detail.belowStateAverage

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 bagnata42%

Rischio guida notturna43%

Esposizione al vento39%

Rischio abbagliamento solare63%

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 10 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#140100082Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.0 #140191345Asphalt0.23 km7.97.87.7 #140192290Asphalt0.31 km7.77.67.6 #140191346Asphalt0.50 km7.37.27.2 #140100083Asphalt0.32 km7.17.07.0 #140191363Asphalt0.08 km6.46.26.9 #140191344Asphalt0.18 km6.36.16.5 #140191362Asphalt0.14 km6.26.06.6 #140191347Asphalt0.06 km6.15.96.3 #140191348Asphalt0.14 km5.85.55.9

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/penola-southern-bypass-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 Penola Southern Bypass?+

Penola Southern Bypass is approximately 2.1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Penola Southern Bypass sealed?+

Yes. Penola Southern Bypass is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Penola Southern Bypass good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Penola Southern Bypass scores 7.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Penola Southern Bypass in a caravan?+

Yes. Penola Southern Bypass scores 7.8/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Penola Southern Bypass good for an EV?+

Yes. Penola Southern Bypass scores 7.4/10 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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