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Pomonal Road

VICSecondary road1.0 km4 segmentsC221
7.1Sports
8.1Safety
1.0 kmTotal length
4Segments
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Pomonal Road is a 1.0 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars.

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Vehicle scores
7.1/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.9/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.5/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
8.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 4 segments
Good (6-8)100%

Sports score IQR: 7.0 - 7.3

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
0.9
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classSecondary road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
10.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
7.0
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.
Sun glarePresent
East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.
Traffic volume
Annual average daily traffic
182vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 100% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure40%
Night driving risk43%
Wind exposure47%
Sun glare risk74%
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 73 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#158938864Paved0.57 km8.78.78.7#156376106Paved0.65 km8.78.78.7#156376108Paved0.16 km8.58.48.6#157822930Paved0.36 km8.58.48.3#157822922Paved0.44 km8.48.48.3#158968033Paved0.37 km8.38.38.4#157822959Paved0.48 km8.28.28.1#157822926Paved0.55 km8.28.18.3#157822962Paved0.39 km8.28.18.2#157822965Paved0.39 km8.28.18.2#156376105Paved0.52 km8.18.18.1#157822944Paved0.15 km8.17.98.1#157822925Paved0.51 km8.07.87.9#156376107Paved0.43 km7.97.87.9#157822942Paved0.16 km7.97.78.0#157822950Paved0.35 km7.97.77.8#157822956Paved0.23 km7.87.78.0#158968046Paved0.09 km7.77.77.9#157822957Paved0.54 km7.47.27.7#156376100Paved0.61 km7.47.27.4#157822943Paved0.46 km7.37.17.3#158968048Paved0.35 km7.27.17.5#157822891Paved0.50 km7.27.07.3#156376102Paved0.65 km7.27.16.9#156376103Paved0.05 km7.16.97.7#158938865Paved0.07 km7.16.97.6#157822885Paved0.02 km7.06.87.6#156376104Paved0.09 km6.96.77.4#157822919Paved0.03 km6.96.77.4#157822918Paved0.02 km6.96.77.4#157822946Paved0.06 km6.96.77.4#158968044Paved0.03 km6.96.77.4#157822888Paved0.03 km6.96.77.4#157822886Paved0.04 km6.96.77.4#157822958Paved0.26 km6.96.77.0#157822931Paved0.43 km6.86.67.2#157822916Paved0.61 km6.86.57.2#158968043Paved0.04 km6.86.57.1#157822964Paved0.17 km6.86.57.1#157822890Paved0.03 km6.86.57.1#157822961Paved0.17 km6.86.57.1#157822948Paved0.02 km6.86.57.1#157822917Paved0.30 km6.86.57.1#157822955Paved0.11 km6.86.57.1#157822949Paved0.05 km6.86.57.1#157822887Paved0.07 km6.86.57.1#157822947Paved0.15 km6.86.57.1#157822921Paved0.30 km6.76.56.9#157822923Paved0.53 km6.76.46.9#156376099Paved0.30 km6.76.46.9#157822928Paved0.46 km6.66.36.8#157822960Paved0.41 km6.56.36.6#157822963Paved0.41 km6.56.36.6#157822929Paved0.48 km6.56.36.7#157822920Paved0.45 km6.56.26.7#157822889Paved0.02 km6.56.26.7#157822914Paved0.18 km6.56.26.7#157822915Paved0.07 km6.56.26.7#156376101Paved0.54 km6.56.26.7#157822945Paved0.03 km6.56.26.7#157822927Paved0.54 km6.56.26.7#157822924Paved0.13 km6.56.26.7#158968052Paved0.04 km6.56.37.1#157822892Paved0.50 km6.46.16.5#157822913Paved0.50 km6.36.16.5#158968040Paved0.37 km6.36.06.4#158968032Paved0.29 km6.36.06.4#156376098Paved0.50 km6.36.06.4#158968042Paved0.62 km6.36.06.4#158968036Paved0.36 km6.36.06.4#158968051Paved0.15 km6.26.06.7#158968050Paved0.10 km5.95.76.2#158968049Paved0.01 km5.85.56.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/pomonal-road-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Pomonal Road?+

Pomonal Road is approximately 1.0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Pomonal Road sealed?+

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

Is Pomonal Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Pomonal Road scores 6.9/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Pomonal Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Pomonal Road scores 8.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Pomonal Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Pomonal Road scores 7.5/10 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: 11 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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