Southwell Road

SAUnclassified road4.8 km13 segments

6.4Sports

4.8 kmTotal length

13Segments

13Grey spot segments

Southwell Road is a 5 km sealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 13 segments

Excellent (8+)15%Good (6-8)62%Fair (4-6)23%

Sports score IQR: 6.2 - 7.1

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

0.0

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 13 segments

Grey spots

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

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

120vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 23% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.4/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure37%

Night driving risk55%

Wind exposure49%

Sun glare risk68%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

Top 13 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104661418Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.4 #104661416Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.3 #104795462Asphalt0.24 km7.16.87.3 #104661421Asphalt0.18 km6.86.56.9 #104661413Asphalt0.50 km6.66.37.0 #104795463Asphalt0.08 km6.56.26.8 #104661419Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.6 #104661411Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4 #104661414Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3 #104661412Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3 #104667673Paved0.50 km5.95.76.2 #104667674Paved0.29 km5.85.66.0 #104795464Asphalt0.01 km5.55.15.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/southwell-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Southwell Road?+

Southwell Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Southwell Road sealed?+

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

Is Southwell Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Southwell Road scores 6.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Southwell Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Southwell Road scores 7.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Southwell Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Southwell Road scores 6.6/10 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 Southwell Road?+

Contour has identified 13 grey spots on Southwell 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: 16 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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