Saddle Hill Road

SAUnclassified road2.5 km7 segments

5.3Sports

7.5Safety

2.5 kmTotal length

7Segments

Saddle Hill Road is a 2.5 km sealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 9.0/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Punteggi per veicolo

5.3/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

8.3/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

9.0/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

8.3/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

2.8/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 7 tratti

Discreto (4-6)98%Scarso (<4)2%

IQR punteggio Sport: 3.6 - 5.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

10.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

9.8

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

7.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaUnclassified road

8.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

9.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

9.7

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

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 exposureHigh

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.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata53%

Rischio guida notturna74%

Esposizione al vento65%

Rischio abbagliamento solare88%

Rischio impatto fauna12%

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

Segments

Top 12 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#140189067Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #140189065Asphalt0.49 km5.48.39.1 #140189069Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #139846896Asphalt0.42 km5.48.39.1 #140189068Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0 #140071067Asphalt0.03 km4.06.07.0 #140071066Asphalt0.04 km3.85.77.1 #140189070Asphalt0.02 km3.75.56.8 #140189071Asphalt0.02 km3.65.36.5 #140071065Asphalt0.03 km3.65.36.3 #140189066Asphalt0.01 km3.44.95.8 #139846895Asphalt0.02 km3.44.95.8

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Saddle Hill Road?+

Saddle Hill Road is approximately 2.5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Saddle Hill Road sealed?+

Yes. Saddle Hill Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Saddle Hill Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Saddle Hill Road scores 8.3/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Saddle Hill Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Saddle Hill Road scores 2.8/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Saddle Hill Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Saddle Hill Road scores 9.0/10 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: 28 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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