St Helena Road

VICSecondary road2.7 km31 segments

6.2Sports

2.7 kmTotal length

31Segments

44Recorded crashes

St Helena Road is a 2.7 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.5/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 31 segments

Excellent (8+)7%Good (6-8)40%Fair (4-6)54%

Sports score IQR: 3.6 - 6.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed52%Unsealed48%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

8.3

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

Curviness

2.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classSecondary road

7.1

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.3

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 31 segments· 13 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments

Top 85 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144393347Asphalt0.18 km8.58.48.6 #144732960Asphalt0.17 km8.18.18.2 #144434522Asphalt0.26 km8.08.08.2 #144393348Asphalt0.27 km7.97.88.1 #144733025-0.28 km7.67.87.4 #144434520Asphalt0.22 km7.67.67.6 #144732959Asphalt0.12 km7.57.57.8 #144995452-0.34 km6.67.06.5 #144393346Asphalt0.07 km6.36.16.9 #144679535Asphalt0.03 km6.35.96.8 #144995780Asphalt0.08 km6.25.96.8 #144393345Asphalt0.10 km6.25.96.7 #144988899Concrete0.10 km6.26.26.6 #144732667-0.14 km6.26.56.2 #144802154Asphalt0.05 km6.15.96.7 #144732958-0.14 km6.16.56.2 #144995781Asphalt0.12 km6.15.86.6 #144332888Asphalt0.04 km6.15.86.7 #144995451-0.34 km6.06.36.0 #144393350Asphalt0.07 km6.05.76.4 #144995448Asphalt0.08 km6.05.86.6 #144393344Asphalt0.03 km6.05.76.6 #144732669-0.29 km5.96.26.0 #144393349Asphalt0.08 km5.85.56.3 #145022203Paved0.02 km5.85.56.5 #145081903Paved0.01 km5.85.56.4 #145022202Asphalt0.11 km5.75.56.2 #145022200Asphalt0.03 km5.75.56.3 #144995450Asphalt0.22 km5.75.46.3 #144995782Asphalt0.09 km5.75.46.3 #144733027-0.13 km5.75.76.0 #144995449Asphalt0.08 km5.75.46.1 #144995784Asphalt0.07 km5.55.26.0 #144995783Asphalt0.11 km5.55.26.0 #144802158Asphalt0.01 km5.45.15.6 #144733031Asphalt0.07 km5.45.26.0 #145022201Asphalt0.07 km5.35.05.6 #145118637-0.08 km5.25.15.6 #145068739-0.05 km5.25.15.6 #145118638-0.03 km5.15.15.6 #145118636-0.02 km5.15.05.6 #144732664-0.00 km5.15.05.6 #144535127-0.03 km5.15.05.6 #144733026-0.01 km5.15.05.6 #144732660-0.06 km5.04.95.4 #144732665-0.15 km5.04.95.4 #144535126-0.04 km5.04.95.4 #144535128-0.07 km5.04.95.4 #144434521Asphalt0.09 km4.94.65.4 #144732666-0.11 km4.84.75.1 #144535125-0.09 km4.84.75.1 #144732662-0.01 km4.84.75.1 #144732661-0.06 km4.64.54.8 #144732659-0.05 km4.64.84.8 #145068738-0.01 km4.44.34.5 #144733028-0.02 km4.44.34.5 #145118639-0.01 km4.44.34.4 #144732663-0.01 km4.44.34.4 #144535124-0.01 km4.44.34.4 #144732668-0.03 km4.14.34.4 #144733033Asphalt0.04 km3.75.56.9 #144732957-0.01 km3.73.84.2 #144535165Asphalt0.04 km3.65.46.6 #145056542-0.02 km3.63.74.1 #144797419-0.01 km3.63.74.1 #144732657-0.02 km3.63.74.1 #144802159Asphalt0.03 km3.65.26.5 #144732658-0.06 km3.53.64.0 #144898139Asphalt0.03 km3.55.16.4 #144326858-0.04 km3.55.35.9 #144535164Asphalt0.02 km3.45.16.4 #144733479Asphalt0.01 km3.45.16.4 #144733478Asphalt0.06 km3.45.06.0 #144733477Paved0.06 km3.44.95.9 #144326857-0.04 km3.35.15.8 #145036894-0.01 km3.23.33.3 #144646407Asphalt0.01 km3.14.55.6 #144393341Asphalt0.01 km3.14.55.6 #144535166Asphalt0.02 km3.04.35.4 #145068740Asphalt0.01 km3.04.45.3 #144733032Asphalt0.01 km3.04.35.4 #144732670-0.01 km2.92.93.0 #144732956-0.01 km2.92.93.0 #144562274-0.12 km2.74.24.6 #144850391Unpaved0.19 km2.44.84.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions

How long is St Helena Road?+

St Helena Road is approximately 2.7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is St Helena Road sealed?+

Yes. St Helena Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is St Helena Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. St Helena Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive St Helena Road in a caravan?+

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

Is St Helena Road good for an EV?+

Yes. St Helena Road scores 6.5/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 28 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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