Staniland Drive

QLDResidential road2.0 km5 segments

6.6Sports

2.0 kmTotal length

5Segments

Staniland Drive is a 2.0 km unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.6/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 5 segments

Good (6-8)60%Fair (4-6)40%

Sports score IQR: 5.9 - 6.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.5

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

Curviness

9.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

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 24 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 5 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142330724-0.50 km6.77.16.7 #142330726-0.50 km6.67.06.5 #142330725-0.50 km6.66.96.6 #142330723-0.34 km5.96.26.0 #142330727-0.17 km4.34.54.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/staniland-drive-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Staniland Drive?+

Staniland Drive is approximately 2.0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Staniland Drive sealed?+

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

Is Staniland Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Staniland Drive scores 6.9/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Staniland Drive in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Staniland Drive scores 3.0/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Staniland Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Staniland Drive 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.

Is Staniland Drive suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Staniland Drive scores 7.6/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

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Road data last updated: 26 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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