Polkemmet Road

VICTertiary road1.2 km5 segments

4.0Sports

1.2 kmTotal length

5Segments

5Grey spot segments

Polkemmet Road is a 1 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.1/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 5 segments

Fair (4-6)60%Poor (<4)40%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 4.1

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

0.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 5 segments

Grey spots

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

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure49%

Night driving risk74%

Wind exposure47%

Sun glare risk96%

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 5 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109410111Asphalt0.45 km4.97.58.2 #109410110Asphalt0.23 km4.16.17.1 #108898284Asphalt0.14 km4.05.97.1 #109062450Asphalt0.08 km3.85.56.4 #109062451Asphalt0.26 km3.85.56.4

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Polkemmet%20Road&state=VICSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Polkemmet Road?+

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

Is Polkemmet Road sealed?+

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

Is Polkemmet Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Polkemmet Road scores 5.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Polkemmet Road in a caravan?+

With care. Polkemmet Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Polkemmet Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Polkemmet Road scores 7.1/10 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 Polkemmet Road?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on Polkemmet 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: 22 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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