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Port Franklin Road

VICTertiary road6.6 km20 segments
7.8Sports
6.6 kmTotal length
20Segments
20Grey spot segments
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Port Franklin Road is a 7 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
7.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
8.2/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 20 segments
Excellent (8+)40%Good (6-8)60%

Sports score IQR: 7.4 - 8.2

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
6.4
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 20 segments
20
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
7.8/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure47%
Night driving risk68%
Wind exposure52%
Sun glare risk59%
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 20 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#108870460Asphalt0.65 km8.58.58.5#108870456Asphalt0.58 km8.38.38.4#108870465Asphalt0.46 km8.28.28.3#108870467Asphalt0.46 km8.28.28.3#108870459Asphalt0.65 km8.28.18.2#108870461Asphalt0.47 km8.28.18.1#109384082Asphalt0.38 km8.18.08.0#108870466Asphalt0.35 km8.18.08.0#109384086Asphalt0.59 km8.07.98.1#108870464Asphalt0.35 km7.87.77.8#108870462Asphalt0.30 km7.77.57.6#109260178Asphalt0.28 km7.67.57.8#108870463Asphalt0.13 km7.57.47.7#108870458Asphalt0.06 km7.57.37.9#108870457Asphalt0.21 km7.47.37.8#109384085Asphalt0.14 km7.37.17.5#109384084Asphalt0.11 km7.17.07.4#109384087Asphalt0.03 km7.16.97.5#109384088Asphalt0.03 km6.66.47.1#109384083Asphalt0.36 km6.66.46.6
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/port-franklin-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 Port Franklin Road?+

Port Franklin Road is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Port Franklin Road sealed?+

Yes. Port Franklin Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Port Franklin Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Port Franklin Road scores 7.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Port Franklin Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Port Franklin Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Port Franklin Road scores 7.8/10 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 Port Franklin Road?+

Contour has identified 20 grey spots on Port Franklin 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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