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Thurgoona Drive

VICSecondary road7.0 km33 segments
5.4Sports
7.0 kmTotal length
33Segments
76Grey spot segments

Thurgoona Drive is a 7 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.4/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.5/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.4/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.4/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 33 segments
Excellent (8+)3%Good (6-8)26%Fair (4-6)30%Poor (<4)41%

Sports score IQR: 3.6 - 6.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed71%Unsealed30%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.6
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classSecondary road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 33 segments
76
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.

Segments
Top 1 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#108850415Paved0.10 km6.96.67.3
Showing top 1 of 33 segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/thurgoona-drive-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Thurgoona%20Drive&state=VICSearch roads by name

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 Thurgoona Drive?+

Thurgoona Drive is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Thurgoona Drive sealed?+

Yes. Thurgoona Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Thurgoona Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Thurgoona Drive scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Thurgoona Drive in a caravan?+

With care. Thurgoona Drive scores 5.4/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Thurgoona Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Thurgoona Drive scores 6.4/10 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 Thurgoona Drive?+

Contour has identified 76 grey spots on Thurgoona Drive - 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.