Sams Corner Road

VICUnclassified road8.5 km22 segments

5.1Sports

8.5 kmTotal length

22Segments

24Grey spot segments

Sams Corner Road is a 8 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Vehicle scores

5.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 22 segments

Good (6-8)4%Fair (4-6)58%Poor (<4)38%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed64%Unsealed36%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

9.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

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 22 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.

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Sams Corner Road?+

Sams Corner Road is approximately 8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Sams Corner Road sealed?+

Yes. Sams Corner Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Sams Corner Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Sams Corner Road scores 6.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Sams Corner Road in a caravan?+

With care. Sams Corner Road scores 5.6/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Sams Corner Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Sams Corner Road scores 7.7/10 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 Sams Corner Road?+

Contour has identified 24 grey spots on Sams Corner 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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