Saint Helens Road

VICTertiary road4.7 km12 segments

3.9Sports

4.7 kmTotal length

12Segments

12Grey spot segments

Saint Helens Road is a 5 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 12 segments

Fair (4-6)42%Poor (<4)58%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 4.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed55%Unsealed45%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

0.2

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 12 segments

Grey spots

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

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.8/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure39%

Night driving risk47%

Wind exposure51%

Sun glare risk8%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

Top 15 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108938810Asphalt0.42 km4.56.77.5 #108938809Asphalt0.07 km4.36.37.3 #108938811Asphalt0.53 km4.06.07.0 #108938814Asphalt0.46 km4.05.97.1 #108938813Asphalt0.50 km4.05.97.1 #108938816Asphalt0.44 km3.95.76.7 #108938817Asphalt0.63 km3.95.76.7 #108938812Asphalt0.62 km3.95.76.7 #108938818Asphalt0.57 km3.85.56.4 #108938815Asphalt0.21 km3.85.56.4 #108938819Asphalt0.14 km3.85.56.4 #108645035Fine_gravel0.32 km2.45.34.0 #109051904Unpaved0.06 km2.45.34.0 #108645034Fine_gravel0.14 km2.44.64.0 #109733478Gravel0.26 km2.35.94.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/saint-helens-road-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Saint%20Helens%20Road&state=VICSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Saint Helens Road?+

Saint Helens Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Saint Helens Road sealed?+

Yes. Saint Helens Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Saint Helens Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Saint Helens Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Saint Helens Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Saint Helens Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Saint Helens Road scores 6.7/10 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 Saint Helens Road?+

Contour has identified 12 grey spots on Saint Helens 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: 22 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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