Sydenham Inlet Road

VICTertiary road21.8 km54 segments

4.9Sports

21.8 kmTotal length

54Segments

55Grey spot segments

Sydenham Inlet Road is a 22 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

4.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 54 segments

Fair (4-6)89%Poor (<4)11%

Sports score IQR: 4.3 - 5.1

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

5.4

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

10.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 54 segments· 13 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. 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

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.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

40vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 100% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure49%

Night driving risk64%

Wind exposure57%

Sun glare risk75%

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 55 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108629729Asphalt0.54 km5.78.89.5 #108629728Asphalt0.62 km5.78.79.5 #108629730Asphalt0.58 km5.78.79.5 #108629732Asphalt0.49 km5.68.69.4 #108629731Asphalt0.28 km5.68.69.4 #108629725Asphalt0.50 km5.58.49.2 #108629697Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.2 #108629727Asphalt0.65 km5.38.28.8 #108629699Asphalt0.60 km5.28.08.7 #108629733Asphalt0.42 km5.28.08.7 #108629726Asphalt0.50 km5.27.98.5 #108629723Asphalt0.62 km5.27.98.6 #108629700Asphalt0.61 km5.17.98.6 #108629735Asphalt0.58 km5.17.98.6 #108629705Asphalt0.60 km5.17.88.5 #108629704Asphalt0.53 km5.07.78.5 #108629724Asphalt0.65 km5.07.78.5 #108629714Asphalt0.53 km5.07.78.5 #108629718Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.4 #108629710Asphalt0.62 km5.07.68.4 #108629698Asphalt0.65 km5.07.68.2 #108629734Asphalt0.42 km5.07.68.2 #108629711Asphalt0.61 km4.97.58.2 #109538689Asphalt0.18 km4.97.58.3 #108629720Asphalt0.65 km4.97.58.2 #108629722Asphalt0.39 km4.97.58.4 #108629721Asphalt0.39 km4.97.58.3 #108629717Asphalt0.53 km4.97.58.3 #108629701Asphalt0.53 km4.87.38.0 #108629715Asphalt0.44 km4.87.38.0 #108629707Asphalt0.53 km4.87.28.1 #109000433Asphalt0.24 km4.77.38.2 #108629702Asphalt0.45 km4.66.97.9 #108629736Asphalt0.06 km4.66.97.9 #108629712Asphalt0.47 km4.56.87.7 #108629716Asphalt0.21 km4.56.77.8 #108629719Asphalt0.40 km4.46.67.3 #108629703Asphalt0.60 km4.46.57.4 #108629706Asphalt0.49 km4.36.57.2 #108629713Asphalt0.40 km4.36.57.4 #108629709Asphalt0.50 km4.36.57.6 #109524028Asphalt0.04 km4.26.27.6 #108629737Asphalt0.14 km4.26.27.3 #108629708Asphalt0.50 km4.26.27.1 #108629739Asphalt0.14 km4.16.17.3 #108629738Asphalt0.06 km4.16.17.3 #108629740Asphalt0.06 km4.16.17.2 #109000437Asphalt0.21 km4.16.17.2 #109000432Asphalt0.05 km4.06.17.2 #109000430Asphalt0.14 km4.06.07.1 #109000434Asphalt0.05 km3.95.96.8 #109000429Asphalt0.08 km3.85.76.8 #109000436Asphalt0.02 km3.85.66.8 #109000431Asphalt0.18 km3.75.56.5 #109000435Asphalt0.12 km3.75.56.4

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Sydenham Inlet Road?+

Sydenham Inlet Road is approximately 22 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Sydenham Inlet Road sealed?+

Yes. Sydenham Inlet Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Sydenham Inlet Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Sydenham Inlet Road scores 7.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Sydenham Inlet Road in a caravan?+

With care. Sydenham Inlet Road scores 5.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Sydenham Inlet Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Sydenham Inlet Road scores 8.2/10 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 Sydenham Inlet Road?+

Contour has identified 55 grey spots on Sydenham Inlet 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: 22 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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