The Channon Road
The Channon Road is a 4 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.6/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans and motorcycles and sports cars and 4WDs.
7-day forecast
Sports score IQR: 5.6 - 9.4
Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.
Wet road crashes
Crashes that occurred in wet conditions
Night crashes
Crashes that occurred after dark
Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.
Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.
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This road is part of NSW'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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The Channon Road is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.
Is The Channon Road sealed?+
Yes. The Channon Road is fully sealed for its entire length.
Is The Channon Road good for motorcycles?+
Yes. The Channon Road scores 8.1/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.
Can I drive The Channon Road in a caravan?+
Yes. The Channon Road scores 8.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.
Is The Channon Road good for an EV?+
Yes. The Channon Road scores 8.6/10 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 The Channon Road?+
Contour has identified 14 grey spots on The Channon Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.
Road data last updated: 21 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.