Royalla Drive

NSWTertiary road7.1 km25 segments

4.7Sports

7.7Safety

7.1 kmTotal length

25Segments

Royalla Drive is a 7.1 km tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.5/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 25 segments

Excellent (8+)13%Good (6-8)10%Fair (4-6)38%Poor (<4)38%

Sports score IQR: 3.9 - 5.6

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

4.5

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.

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.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

100%

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

Wet road exposure48%

Night driving risk68%

Wind exposure55%

Sun glare risk50%

Wildlife strike risk16%

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

Segments

Top 39 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143111364Asphalt0.42 km8.58.58.5 #143111363Asphalt0.39 km8.48.38.4 #143111366Asphalt0.46 km8.48.38.2 #143111367Asphalt0.65 km8.38.38.2 #143561741Asphalt0.56 km8.38.38.3 #143722571Asphalt0.04 km7.87.78.1 #143111368Asphalt0.24 km7.77.67.7 #143111362Asphalt0.04 km7.67.47.5 #143111365Asphalt0.08 km6.25.96.6 #143561742Asphalt0.06 km5.75.56.0 #143561740Asphalt0.08 km5.65.46.1 #142943467Asphalt0.29 km5.48.39.1 #142943468Asphalt0.28 km5.48.39.1 #142943472Asphalt0.36 km5.38.18.9 #142974604Asphalt0.28 km5.17.98.6 #142943474Asphalt0.47 km5.17.98.6 #142943475Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5 #142943476Asphalt0.28 km4.97.58.3 #142943473Asphalt0.33 km4.87.38.1 #142943452Asphalt0.25 km4.77.18.1 #142943469Asphalt0.14 km4.67.08.1 #142943451Asphalt0.27 km4.67.07.7 #142943450Asphalt0.23 km4.46.77.7 #142943471Asphalt0.11 km4.16.17.2 #142943466Asphalt0.13 km4.06.07.2 #143907809Asphalt0.03 km4.05.97.2 #142943470Asphalt0.14 km3.95.97.0 #143907814Asphalt0.03 km3.95.87.1 #142943449Asphalt0.10 km3.95.86.7 #143907813Asphalt0.04 km3.95.87.1 #143907806Asphalt0.03 km3.95.77.0 #143907805Asphalt0.04 km3.85.76.8 #144054235Asphalt0.02 km3.85.66.9 #143907808Asphalt0.04 km3.65.36.2 #143907810Asphalt0.03 km3.65.36.3 #143907807Asphalt0.04 km3.55.26.1 #142974603Asphalt0.02 km3.45.05.9 #143738874Asphalt0.04 km3.35.16.4 #143738875Asphalt0.04 km3.24.96.1

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/royalla-drive-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 Royalla Drive?+

Royalla Drive is approximately 7.1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 5 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Royalla Drive good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Royalla Drive in a caravan?+

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

Is Royalla Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Royalla Drive 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.

Is Royalla Drive suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Royalla Drive scores 6.2/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

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Road data last updated: 24 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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