Sands Road

QLDResidential road2.4 km5 segments

5.3Sports

6.4Safety

2.4 kmTotal length

5Segments

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Sands Road is a 2.4 km unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.9/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and rough surface.

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Scores par véhicule

5.3/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

5.5/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

5.1/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

5.9/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

4.0/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 5 tronçons

Bon (6-8)21%Correct (4-6)63%Faible (<4)16%

IQR score Sport : 4.6 - 5.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Détail du score

Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons

Surface

3.6

Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.

Sinuosité

6.6

Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.

Vitesse

5.3

Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.

Classe de routeResidential road

3.0

Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.

Trafic

7.0

Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.

Dénivelé

5.1

Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.

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 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.

Environnement routier

Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat

Exposition route mouillée54%

Risque de conduite de nuit49%

Exposition au vent46%

Risque d'éblouissement99%

Risque de collision avec la faune11%

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

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

1.77IRI m/km

Coverage: 20% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 13 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142306733-0.50 km6.26.35.8 #142306735-0.50 km5.86.25.5 #142306734-0.50 km5.86.25.5 #142306736-0.50 km4.64.84.7 #142306737-0.37 km3.33.43.7 #142326968Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #142326965Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #142326962Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0 #142326969Unpaved0.18 km2.45.94.0 #142326966Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #142326963Unpaved0.10 km2.44.54.0 #142326967Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0 #142326964Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Sands Road?+

Sands Road is approximately 2.4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Sands Road sealed?+

No. Sands Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Sands Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Sands Road scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Sands Road in a caravan?+

With care. Sands Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Sands Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Sands Road scores 5.9/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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