Samphire Drive

VICResidential road0.8 km3 segments

6.1Sports

0.8 kmTotal length

3Segments

Samphire Drive is a 810 m sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles with highly technical corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Good (6-8)30%Fair (4-6)70%

Sports score IQR: 5.6 - 6.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed30%Unsealed70%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

5.4

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Segments

Top 3 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144428131Asphalt0.24 km7.37.37.2 #145022031-0.28 km5.86.25.5 #144838730-0.29 km5.45.75.1

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/samphire-drive-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Samphire%20Drive&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 Samphire Drive?+

Samphire Drive is approximately 810 m long.

Is Samphire Drive sealed?+

Yes. Samphire Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Samphire Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Samphire Drive scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Samphire Drive in a caravan?+

With care. Samphire Drive scores 5.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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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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