The Glen

NSWResidential road0.3 km2 segments

7.8Sports

0.3 kmTotal length

2Segments

The Glen is a 340 m sealed residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Excellent (8+)89%Fair (4-6)11%

Sports score IQR: 5.8 - 7.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed86%Unsealed14%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

8.9

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

100%

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.

Segments

Top 12 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143072127Asphalt0.30 km8.18.28.3 #143147838Asphalt0.23 km8.18.18.2 #143018581Asphalt0.25 km7.87.88.0 #143381089Asphalt0.11 km6.56.56.9 #143184305-0.16 km6.26.56.2 #143057641Paved0.06 km5.25.05.8 #143287656Paved0.06 km5.04.85.8 #143072126Asphalt0.04 km5.04.85.8 #143769941Paved0.04 km4.74.55.5 #143609878Asphalt0.05 km4.54.34.9 #143679298-0.01 km3.13.23.7 #143679299-0.01 km2.52.42.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

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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Frequently asked questions

How long is The Glen?+

The Glen is approximately 340 m long.

Is The Glen sealed?+

Yes. The Glen is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is The Glen good for motorcycles?+

Yes. The Glen scores 7.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive The Glen in a caravan?+

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

Is The Glen good for an EV?+

Yes. The Glen scores 8.0/10 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: 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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