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Stratford Road

VICUnclassified road11.7 km24 segments
2.4Sports
6.8Safety
11.7 kmTotal length
24Segments
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Stratford Road is a 12 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 5.5/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.5/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 24 segments
Fair (4-6)2%Poor (<4)98%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed5%Unsealed95%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.2
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.4
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
9.9
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
2.7
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Wet riskElevated
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.
Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure55%
Night driving risk49%
Wind exposure47%
Sun glare risk1%
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 38 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#144354234Paved0.17 km7.87.88.0#144354236Paved0.13 km6.66.57.0#144580927Asphalt0.29 km5.07.88.3#144354237Paved0.14 km4.84.55.4#144354235Paved0.14 km4.54.34.9#144535875Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#144535870Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#144535868Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#144535872Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#144535874Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#144535867Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#144647862Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#144647875Unpaved0.41 km2.44.34.0#144647863Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#144647855Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#144647853Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#144647866Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#144647870Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#144647865Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#144647872Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#144647856Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#144647869Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#144647858Unpaved0.57 km2.44.54.0#144647874Unpaved0.41 km2.44.34.0#144647864Unpaved0.36 km2.44.34.0#144647854Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#144647860Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#144647857Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#144647871Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#144647859Unpaved0.61 km2.44.34.0#144647868Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#144647873Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#144647867Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#144647861Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#144535869Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#144535873Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#144535876Unpaved0.31 km2.43.84.0#144535871Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/stratford-road-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Stratford%20Road&state=VICSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Stratford Road?+

Stratford Road is approximately 12 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 10 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Stratford Road sealed?+

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

Is Stratford Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Stratford Road scores 4.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Stratford Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Stratford Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

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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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