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Red Hill Drive

ACTResidential road1.1 km5 segments
7.9Sports
1.1 kmTotal length
5Segments
7Recorded crashes

Red Hill Drive is a 1.1 km sealed residential street in the ACT, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and sports cars.

No street view at this location

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Vehicle scores
7.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.9/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 5 segments
Excellent (8+)94%Fair (4-6)6%

Sports score IQR: 5.0 - 8.1

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
9.4
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classResidential road
3.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
9.4
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 5 segments· 12 years of data
7
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Grey spots
Last 5 years
3
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
ACT avg: 1.386 crashes/km/yrThis road: 3.187Above average

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

17%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

33%

Based on 12 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/red-hill-drive-actRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Red%20Hill%20Drive&state=ACTSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of ACT'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 Red Hill Drive?+

Red Hill Drive is approximately 1.1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Red Hill Drive sealed?+

Yes. Red Hill Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Red Hill Drive good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Red Hill Drive scores 7.9/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Red Hill Drive in a caravan?+

With care. Red Hill Drive scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Red Hill Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Red Hill Drive scores 8.1/10 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.