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The Glen

VICResidential road0.9 km12 segments
5.6Sports
0.9 kmTotal length
12Segments
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The Glen is a 940 m sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 5.9/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and solid surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.9/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.1/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 12 segments
Good (6-8)56%Fair (4-6)44%

Sports score IQR: 5.0 - 5.2

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed43%Unsealed58%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
7.2
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
5.0
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
8.2
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

50%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

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.

Segments
Top 21 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#144225123Paved0.16 km8.18.28.3#144362870Asphalt0.10 km6.46.36.7#144739086Asphalt0.12 km6.16.06.6#144246069-0.41 km6.16.45.9#144343242-0.21 km6.16.45.9#144264425-0.10 km5.45.75.1#144739090Asphalt0.03 km5.35.16.0#144739089Asphalt0.10 km5.25.05.9#144739093Asphalt0.03 km5.04.85.8#144739094Asphalt0.10 km5.04.85.8#144739092Asphalt0.03 km5.04.85.8#144739091Asphalt0.04 km5.04.85.8#144739088Asphalt0.01 km5.04.85.8#144225124Paved0.03 km4.94.75.6#144739087Asphalt0.03 km4.94.75.6#144739084Asphalt0.03 km4.84.65.4#144739085Asphalt0.02 km4.34.14.7#144215960-0.04 km3.13.13.2#144390516-0.01 km3.03.13.5#144346925-0.33 km2.92.93.0#144390515-0.01 km2.92.93.2
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/the-glen-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 The Glen?+

The Glen is approximately 940 m long.

Is The Glen sealed?+

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

Is The Glen good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. The Glen scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive The Glen in a caravan?+

With care. The Glen scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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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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