Puddledock Road

NSWUnclassified road17.7 km40 segments

4.4Sports

7.4Safety

17.7 kmTotal length

40Segments

Puddledock Road is a 18 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

4.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 40 segments

Fair (4-6)54%Poor (<4)46%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed73%Unsealed27%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

7.4

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

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure50%

Night driving risk63%

Wind exposure57%

Sun glare risk62%

Wildlife strike risk12%

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

Segments

Top 42 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#153284770Asphalt0.56 km5.48.39.1 #153284769Asphalt0.65 km5.38.39.0 #153284768Asphalt0.65 km5.38.39.0 #153284760Asphalt0.53 km5.38.18.9 #153284779Asphalt0.42 km5.17.98.5 #153284767Asphalt0.41 km5.17.98.5 #153284765Asphalt0.62 km5.07.88.4 #152874920Asphalt0.48 km5.07.78.3 #153284764Asphalt0.46 km5.07.78.4 #153284773Asphalt0.35 km4.97.58.1 #153284766Asphalt0.46 km4.97.58.2 #153284762Asphalt0.64 km4.87.38.1 #153284774Asphalt0.50 km4.77.28.1 #153284782Asphalt0.35 km4.56.87.5 #153284763Asphalt0.36 km4.36.57.5 #153284772Asphalt0.37 km4.36.57.5 #153284780Asphalt0.62 km4.36.47.0 #152874919Asphalt0.35 km4.36.47.2 #153284781Asphalt0.39 km4.06.06.8 #153284771Asphalt0.43 km4.05.97.0 #153284778Asphalt0.44 km3.95.86.7 #153284761Asphalt0.39 km3.95.86.7 #153284776Asphalt0.50 km3.85.76.5 #153284784Asphalt0.42 km3.85.66.4 #153284775Asphalt0.43 km3.65.36.5 #153284783Asphalt0.39 km3.65.36.3 #152874917Asphalt0.08 km3.65.36.3 #152874918Asphalt0.06 km3.55.16.1 #153284785Asphalt0.04 km3.55.16.1 #153284777Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #152874921Concrete0.04 km3.34.95.8 #154963834Unpaved0.64 km2.46.04.0 #154963932Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0 #154963933Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0 #154963937Unpaved0.56 km2.46.04.0 #154963938Unpaved0.52 km2.46.04.0 #154963939Unpaved0.63 km2.46.04.0 #154963940Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #154964586Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0 #154964588Unpaved0.56 km2.44.34.0 #154964589Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0 #154964590Unpaved0.16 km2.44.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Puddledock Road?+

Puddledock Road is approximately 18 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 15 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Puddledock Road sealed?+

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

Is Puddledock Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Puddledock Road scores 6.7/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Puddledock Road in a caravan?+

With care. Puddledock Road scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Puddledock Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Puddledock Road 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: 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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