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Scone Road

NSWTertiary road30.4 km69 segments29
8.5Sports
30.4 kmTotal length
69Segments
116Grey spot segments
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Scone Road is a 30 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 9.3/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs and sports cars.

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Vehicle scores
8.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
8.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
9.3/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 69 segments
Excellent (8+)56%Good (6-8)16%Fair (4-6)26%Poor (<4)3%

Sports score IQR: 5.7 - 9.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
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 classTertiary road
9.0
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 69 segments· 10 years of data
116
Grey spots

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

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

14%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

14%

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure51%
Night driving risk67%
Wind exposure61%
Sun glare risk82%
Wildlife strike risk12%

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

Segments
Top 131 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#110683275Asphalt0.38 km9.59.59.5#110683261Asphalt0.37 km9.59.59.5#110683253Asphalt0.35 km9.59.59.5#110683278Asphalt0.42 km9.59.59.5#110683277Asphalt0.35 km9.59.59.5#110683276Asphalt0.36 km9.59.59.5#110683274Asphalt0.36 km9.59.59.5#111109304Asphalt0.40 km9.59.59.5#110683254Asphalt0.35 km9.59.59.5#110683252Asphalt0.37 km9.59.59.5#110683263Asphalt0.35 km9.59.59.5#110683262Asphalt0.35 km9.59.59.5#110683255Asphalt0.36 km9.59.49.5#110683273Asphalt0.35 km9.49.49.5#110683251Asphalt0.37 km9.49.49.4#111109305Asphalt0.38 km9.49.49.5#111109313Asphalt0.49 km9.49.49.4#111696352Asphalt0.37 km9.49.49.5#111109314Asphalt0.40 km9.49.49.4#110724117Asphalt0.17 km9.49.49.4#111109318Asphalt0.38 km9.49.39.3#110724119Asphalt0.43 km9.49.39.3#110724118Asphalt0.36 km9.39.39.3#110683279Asphalt0.50 km9.39.39.4#110683260Asphalt0.45 km9.39.39.4#111109317Asphalt0.43 km9.39.29.3#111696355Asphalt0.23 km9.29.29.3#111109315Asphalt0.41 km9.29.29.2#110683272Asphalt0.40 km9.29.29.3#110683269Asphalt0.36 km9.29.19.2#110683256Asphalt0.40 km9.29.19.2#111696373Asphalt0.38 km9.19.19.2#110724121Asphalt0.36 km9.19.09.1#111696353Asphalt0.43 km9.19.09.2#111109312Asphalt0.41 km9.19.09.1#112446864Asphalt0.43 km9.19.09.1#111109319Asphalt0.37 km9.19.09.1#111696374Asphalt0.41 km9.19.09.1#111109311Asphalt0.36 km9.19.09.1#110683271Asphalt0.40 km9.08.99.1#111109306Asphalt0.40 km9.08.99.1#111109316Asphalt0.38 km8.98.89.0#110683280Asphalt0.36 km8.98.88.9#110608378Asphalt0.34 km8.88.78.7#110608379Asphalt0.34 km8.88.78.7#110724120Asphalt0.40 km8.88.78.7#110608377Asphalt0.59 km8.68.58.6#110683258Asphalt0.40 km8.68.58.6#110683270Asphalt0.44 km8.58.58.6#110724122Asphalt0.35 km8.58.48.5#110683259Asphalt0.39 km8.58.48.6#111696354Asphalt0.21 km8.58.48.6#110724124Asphalt0.42 km8.58.48.3#112446876Asphalt0.35 km8.58.48.6#110683257Asphalt0.35 km8.58.48.6#112446877Asphalt0.28 km8.38.28.3#110724123Asphalt0.38 km8.38.28.3#111782737Asphalt0.37 km8.28.18.1#110608376Asphalt0.37 km7.97.78.1#111109310Asphalt0.12 km7.97.78.1#111109307Asphalt0.51 km7.87.57.9#111109308Asphalt0.06 km7.77.48.0#111696375Asphalt0.07 km7.57.38.0#110880788Asphalt0.43 km7.06.87.4#110683264Asphalt0.07 km7.06.87.5#110880789Asphalt0.39 km6.96.67.2#111782738Asphalt0.13 km6.96.67.0#112040888Asphalt0.11 km6.86.57.1#111109303Concrete0.04 km6.86.57.3#110683281Asphalt0.05 km6.76.47.1#111109320Concrete0.03 km6.56.36.8#111109309Concrete0.03 km6.36.06.4#110724111Asphalt0.35 km5.78.79.5#110724113Asphalt0.43 km5.78.79.5#111142557Asphalt0.36 km5.68.79.5#110724112Asphalt0.40 km5.68.79.4#111142558Asphalt0.57 km5.68.79.4#111163343Asphalt0.35 km5.65.46.1#111163344Asphalt0.15 km5.65.46.1#111163345Asphalt0.06 km5.65.46.1#111142556Asphalt0.61 km5.58.59.3#111142555Asphalt0.41 km5.58.59.3#111142553Asphalt0.37 km5.58.59.3#110724114Asphalt0.49 km5.58.59.3#111142552Asphalt0.43 km5.58.49.3#111142551Asphalt0.36 km5.58.49.2#111142554Asphalt0.35 km5.58.49.2#111041392Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.2#110683268Asphalt0.29 km5.38.18.8#111041393Asphalt0.65 km5.28.08.7#111041394Asphalt0.65 km5.28.08.7#111142559Asphalt0.36 km5.28.08.6#111142560Asphalt0.43 km5.27.98.7#111041397Asphalt0.59 km5.17.88.6#111041375Asphalt0.65 km5.17.88.6#111142561Asphalt0.43 km5.17.78.5#111041378Asphalt0.65 km5.17.78.6#111041391Asphalt0.65 km5.07.68.4#111041382Asphalt0.65 km4.97.58.3#112496421Asphalt0.12 km4.97.58.4#111041379Asphalt0.65 km4.97.48.4#111041383Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.2#111041398Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.1#111041400Asphalt0.35 km4.87.38.2#111041396Asphalt0.12 km4.87.38.3#111041395Asphalt0.65 km4.87.38.2#110724115Asphalt0.37 km4.87.38.2#111041377Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.0#110683267Asphalt0.46 km4.87.38.0#111041381Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.1#111041374Asphalt0.65 km4.87.28.0#111041399Asphalt0.61 km4.87.28.0#111041402Asphalt0.50 km4.77.17.9#111041376Asphalt0.45 km4.77.17.9#111041390Asphalt0.22 km4.66.98.0#111041386Asphalt0.50 km4.66.87.9#110683266Asphalt0.12 km4.56.87.8#111041387Asphalt0.47 km4.56.77.8#111041403Asphalt0.06 km4.56.77.9#111041401Asphalt0.50 km4.46.57.4#111782727Asphalt0.24 km4.36.57.7#111041384Asphalt0.37 km4.36.57.7#111041380Asphalt0.50 km4.36.37.2#111041389Asphalt0.38 km4.26.27.3#111041388Asphalt0.50 km4.26.17.3#111142562Asphalt0.02 km4.16.17.4#111041385Asphalt0.50 km4.05.96.9#111041373Asphalt0.22 km4.05.86.7#111041372Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#110724116Concrete0.03 km3.85.97.1#110683265Concrete0.05 km3.75.76.8
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/scone-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Scone%20Road&state=NSWSearch roads by name

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 Scone Road?+

Scone Road is approximately 30 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Scone Road sealed?+

Yes. Scone Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Scone Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Scone Road scores 8.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Scone Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Scone Road scores 6.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Scone Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Scone Road scores 9.3/10 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 Scone Road?+

Contour has identified 116 grey spots on Scone 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: 21 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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