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Sapphire Coast Drive

NSWSecondary road21.3 km59 segments
7.9Sports
7.9Safety
21.3 kmTotal length
59Segments
38Recorded crashes
4Grey spot segments
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Sapphire Coast Drive is a 21 km secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and caravans and motorcycles.

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Scores par véhicule
7.9/10
SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne
7.7/10
MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques
8.0/10
VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie
6.8/10
4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route
7.9/10
VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides
Distribution de qualité des tronçons
Score Sport - 59 tronçons
Excellent (8+)55%Bon (6-8)42%Correct (4-6)3%

IQR score Sport : 6.1 - 8.2

Détail du score
Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons
Surface
10.0
Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.
Sinuosité
5.6
Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.
Vitesse
9.8
Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.
Classe de routeSecondary road
8.0
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
7.5
Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.
Road intel
Grey spots4 of 59 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Wet riskModerate
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.
Historique des accidents
Agrégé sur les 59 tronçons· 13 ans de données
38
Total des accidents
0
Décès
0
Blessures graves
4
Zones grises
Roads.detail.last5Years
27
Roads.detail.crashesFiveYr
0
Roads.detail.fatalitiesFiveYr
Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.296 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 0.672▲ Roads.detail.aboveStateAverage

Source : données d'accidents d'État liées à la géométrie routière. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse affichée.

Quand cette route est-elle risquée ?
Conditions d'accident - part des accidents enregistrés par circonstance

Accidents sur route mouillée

Accidents survenus en conditions humides

31%

Accidents de nuit

Accidents survenus après la tombée de la nuit

14%

Basé sur 13 ans de registres d'accidents liés à la géométrie routière. Détail des accidents (nuit, pluie, week-ends) : données VIC 2012-2024. Les autres États n'affichent que les totaux agrégés.

Environnement routier
Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat
Exposition route mouillée45%
Risque de conduite de nuit48%
Exposition au vent57%
Risque d'éblouissement51%
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.

Segments
Top 76 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#143522403Asphalt0.60 km9.39.29.3#143522423Asphalt0.28 km9.39.29.3#143522415Asphalt0.65 km9.29.19.2#144056034Asphalt0.40 km9.29.19.2#143522406Asphalt0.58 km9.29.19.2#143522414Asphalt0.51 km9.29.19.2#143522412Asphalt0.65 km9.29.19.2#144056032Asphalt0.56 km9.19.09.1#144056036Asphalt0.47 km9.19.09.1#143193850Asphalt0.45 km9.08.99.1#143522416Asphalt0.65 km8.88.78.7#144056037Asphalt0.35 km8.78.68.8#142952275Asphalt0.59 km8.68.58.7#143522417Asphalt0.30 km8.68.48.5#143522410Asphalt0.36 km8.58.48.5#143509084Asphalt0.37 km8.48.48.5#142952276Asphalt0.50 km8.48.28.4#144056039Asphalt0.65 km8.38.28.3#143522400Asphalt0.38 km8.38.28.4#143522408Asphalt0.29 km8.28.18.3#143522409Asphalt0.29 km8.28.18.3#142952280Asphalt0.31 km8.18.08.3#142952283Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.0#143193851Asphalt0.50 km8.17.98.2#142952281Asphalt0.41 km8.17.98.0#143522401Asphalt0.44 km7.97.78.1#144056040Asphalt0.19 km7.97.68.1#144017332Asphalt0.54 km7.97.68.0#144017328Asphalt0.42 km7.87.68.0#142952278Asphalt0.49 km7.87.57.9#144017331Asphalt0.16 km7.67.37.5#143522411Asphalt0.31 km7.57.37.9#143522418Asphalt0.13 km7.47.27.6#144056035Asphalt0.34 km7.26.97.6#144017329Asphalt0.32 km7.16.87.3#143522413Asphalt0.37 km7.16.87.5#144056038Asphalt0.50 km7.06.77.4#144017346Asphalt0.39 km6.96.57.2#143522402Asphalt0.10 km6.86.57.3#144017327Asphalt0.46 km6.86.47.2#143522405Asphalt0.11 km6.76.47.1#142952277Asphalt0.39 km6.76.36.8#143193855Asphalt0.26 km6.76.37.2#144056031Asphalt0.11 km6.76.37.2#143522404Asphalt0.10 km6.56.27.1#143522407Asphalt0.02 km6.56.27.1#144017347Asphalt0.30 km6.56.16.6#144056033Asphalt0.06 km6.46.16.8#142952279Asphalt0.52 km6.46.06.8#143522421Asphalt0.04 km6.46.06.8#144017333Asphalt0.04 km6.46.06.8#144017330Asphalt0.12 km6.46.06.8#144056041Asphalt0.31 km6.46.06.8#143193853Asphalt0.50 km6.25.86.4#142952282Asphalt0.41 km6.15.76.2#143193854Asphalt0.32 km6.15.76.3#144017317Asphalt0.04 km6.15.96.6#142952284Asphalt0.32 km6.15.76.2#143193852Asphalt0.42 km6.05.56.1#143522419Asphalt0.02 km6.05.56.1#143522422Asphalt0.09 km5.75.36.0#143522420Asphalt0.04 km5.55.36.2#143509083Asphalt0.08 km5.45.26.1#144055969Asphalt0.09 km5.45.26.1#144055967Asphalt0.03 km5.45.26.1#142958835Asphalt0.03 km5.45.26.1#144055968Asphalt0.04 km5.45.26.1#143509085Asphalt0.04 km5.25.05.8#142956703Asphalt0.14 km5.25.05.8#142956704Asphalt0.05 km5.25.05.8#144001706Asphalt0.07 km3.65.56.6#144001708Asphalt0.05 km3.65.56.7#143984315Asphalt0.07 km3.65.56.6#144001676Asphalt0.03 km3.24.96.2#144001677Asphalt0.02 km3.14.76.1#144001707Asphalt0.01 km2.84.25.2
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Sapphire Coast Drive?+

Sapphire Coast Drive is approximately 21 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 20 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Sapphire Coast Drive good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Sapphire Coast Drive scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Sapphire Coast Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Sapphire Coast Drive scores 7.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Sapphire Coast Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Sapphire Coast Drive scores 8.0/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Sapphire Coast Drive suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Sapphire Coast Drive scores 6.8/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Sapphire Coast Drive?+

Contour has identified 4 grey spots on Sapphire Coast Drive - 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: 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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