Thornton Road

NSWTertiary road0.5 km5 segments

7.9Sports

7.6Safety

0.5 kmTotal length

5Segments

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Thornton Road is a 510 m sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Scores par véhicule

7.9/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

7.9/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

8.1/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

7.0/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

8.2/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 5 tronçons

Excellent (8+)68%Bon (6-8)31%Correct (4-6)1%

IQR score Sport : 6.1 - 8.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed64%Unsealed36%

Détail du score

Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons

Surface

10.0

Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.

Sinuosité

7.6

Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.

Vitesse

4.0

Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.

Classe de routeTertiary road

9.0

Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.

Trafic

9.0

Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.

Dénivelé

8.1

Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

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.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Quand cette route est-elle risquée ?

Conditions d'accident - part des accidents enregistrés par circonstance

Accidents sur route mouillée

Accidents survenus en conditions humides

Accidents de nuit

Accidents survenus après la tombée de la nuit

11%

Basé sur 11 ans de registres d'accidents liés à la géométrie routière. Détail des accidents (nuit, pluie, week-ends) : données VIC 2012-2024. Les autres États n'affichent que les totaux agrégés.

Environnement routier

Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat

Exposition route mouillée43%

Risque de conduite de nuit54%

Exposition au vent50%

Risque d'éblouissement90%

Risque de collision avec la faune11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 57 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143601820Paved0.18 km8.78.78.8 #142950949Paved0.17 km8.68.68.7 #143566911Asphalt0.40 km8.38.28.4 #143566912Asphalt0.33 km7.97.88.1 #142950948Paved0.07 km6.66.57.1 #143013499Asphalt0.13 km6.56.37.1 #143566909Asphalt0.04 km6.56.37.0 #143566913Asphalt0.04 km6.15.86.7 #142950951Paved0.08 km6.16.06.3 #143380108Asphalt0.04 km6.05.76.6 #143013500Asphalt0.03 km5.75.45.9 #142950950Paved0.00 km5.24.95.4 #143066373Paved0.08 km5.04.85.7 #143380109Asphalt0.05 km4.84.55.1 #143392759Asphalt0.41 km4.87.28.0 #143392757Asphalt0.50 km4.87.27.8 #143455401Asphalt0.50 km4.56.87.5 #143916811Asphalt0.47 km4.46.77.5 #143392755Asphalt0.50 km4.46.77.1 #143392760Asphalt0.37 km4.46.77.1 #143916810Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.3 #143066371Paved0.07 km4.44.14.7 #143066372Paved0.01 km4.34.14.7 #143455403Asphalt0.61 km4.36.47.2 #143916814Asphalt0.65 km4.06.16.5 #143392761Asphalt0.48 km4.05.86.7 #143127876Asphalt0.10 km3.95.97.2 #143133646Asphalt0.08 km3.95.87.2 #143392762Asphalt0.14 km3.95.66.7 #143916808Asphalt0.65 km3.85.76.5 #143127877Asphalt0.04 km3.85.77.0 #143133644Asphalt0.02 km3.85.77.0 #143127875Asphalt0.02 km3.85.66.9 #143392758Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4 #143566914Asphalt0.04 km3.85.77.0 #143392756Asphalt0.51 km3.85.56.4 #143133645Asphalt0.05 km3.65.36.3 #143916815Asphalt0.09 km3.55.26.2 #143455404Asphalt0.56 km3.45.05.9 #143916812Asphalt0.47 km3.45.05.9 #143916813Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #143455405Asphalt0.06 km3.45.05.9 #143455402Asphalt0.39 km3.45.05.9 #143916809Asphalt0.42 km3.45.05.9 #143127874Asphalt0.05 km3.34.86.0 #143882608Asphalt0.02 km3.24.86.3 #143882600Asphalt0.01 km3.24.86.2 #143133643Asphalt0.04 km3.04.35.4 #143380580Asphalt0.02 km2.84.25.2 #143882599Asphalt0.01 km2.84.15.1 #143710658Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0 #143418196Gravel0.15 km2.45.84.0 #143710659Unpaved0.63 km2.46.04.0 #143710660Unpaved0.23 km2.46.04.0 #143733411Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0 #143418194Gravel0.36 km2.45.84.0 #143418195Gravel0.36 km2.45.24.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Thornton Road?+

Thornton Road is approximately 510 m long.

Is Thornton Road sealed?+

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

Is Thornton Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Thornton Road scores 7.9/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Thornton Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Thornton Road scores 8.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Thornton Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Thornton Road scores 8.1/10 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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