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Rollands Plains Road

NSWTertiary road21.4 km58 segments
4.6Sports
21.4 kmTotal length
58Segments
62Grey spot segments
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Rollands Plains Road is a 21 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Vehicle scores
4.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.9/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.2/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 58 segments
Fair (4-6)74%Poor (<4)26%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 5.6

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed78%Unsealed22%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
8.7
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
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 58 segments· 10 years of data
62
Grey spots

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

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

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

50%

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.2/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure57%
Night driving risk70%
Wind exposure62%
Sun glare risk74%
Wildlife strike risk13%

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

Segments
Top 62 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#111456815Asphalt0.65 km5.78.79.5#110685783Asphalt0.65 km5.78.79.5#110685784Asphalt0.56 km5.78.79.5#111456816Asphalt0.38 km5.78.79.5#110685782Asphalt0.65 km5.68.79.5#111456814Asphalt0.54 km5.68.79.4#110685781Asphalt0.17 km5.68.69.4#111456820Asphalt0.62 km5.58.59.3#111179878Asphalt0.25 km5.58.49.2#111065543Asphalt0.54 km5.58.49.2#111456819Asphalt0.60 km5.48.39.2#111456817Asphalt0.37 km5.48.39.1#110685785Asphalt0.65 km5.48.39.1#111456821Asphalt0.65 km5.48.29.1#111434672Asphalt0.45 km5.48.29.1#111434674Asphalt0.20 km5.48.29.1#111065538Asphalt0.27 km5.38.29.0#111065537Asphalt0.47 km5.38.18.8#111434673Asphalt0.36 km5.38.08.8#111065542Asphalt0.51 km5.28.08.7#111065533Asphalt0.43 km5.17.88.6#111065536Asphalt0.57 km5.17.88.6#111179876Asphalt0.45 km5.17.88.6#111065544Asphalt0.65 km5.07.78.5#111179877Asphalt0.44 km5.07.78.5#111065541Asphalt0.40 km4.87.38.0#111456818Asphalt0.02 km4.87.38.3#111065539Asphalt0.16 km4.87.28.2#110685787Asphalt0.44 km4.66.97.9#111456822Asphalt0.13 km4.56.88.0#111434675Asphalt0.04 km4.56.88.0#110685788Asphalt0.24 km4.56.88.0#111065535Asphalt0.02 km4.56.88.0#110685786Asphalt0.18 km4.56.77.8#111179875Asphalt0.04 km4.56.77.9#111179870Asphalt0.57 km4.56.97.8#111065547Asphalt0.14 km4.56.77.5#111065534Asphalt0.24 km4.46.67.7#111434671Asphalt0.12 km4.46.67.9#111179866Asphalt0.37 km4.36.67.5#111065540Asphalt0.44 km4.36.47.3#110685789Asphalt0.12 km4.36.37.6#110685790Asphalt0.12 km4.26.37.5#111065546Asphalt0.47 km4.26.27.3#111456824Asphalt0.02 km4.26.27.5#111065545Asphalt0.41 km4.26.17.1#111179869Asphalt0.03 km4.06.07.2#111179871Asphalt0.07 km3.96.07.1#111179868Asphalt0.08 km3.95.97.1#111456823Asphalt0.00 km3.85.56.5#111065532Concrete0.06 km3.75.76.8#111179867Asphalt0.06 km3.45.16.4#111034699Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111034700Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111034706Unpaved0.29 km2.46.04.0#111034705Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#111034704Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#111034703Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111034702Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#111034701Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111034697Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111034698Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/rollands-plains-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Rollands%20Plains%20Road&state=NSWSearch roads by name

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 Rollands Plains Road?+

Rollands Plains Road is approximately 21 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Rollands Plains Road sealed?+

Yes. Rollands Plains Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Rollands Plains Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Rollands Plains Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Rollands Plains Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Rollands Plains Road scores 8.0/10 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 Rollands Plains Road?+

Contour has identified 62 grey spots on Rollands Plains 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: 21 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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