Upper Burringbar Road

NSWTertiary road4.6 km13 segments

4.9Sports

4.6 kmTotal length

13Segments

14Grey spot segments

Upper Burringbar Road is a 5 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

4.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 13 segments

Excellent (8+)14%Fair (4-6)71%Poor (<4)14%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 5.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed75%Unsealed25%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

9.5

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classTertiary road

9.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 13 segments

Grey spots

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure51%

Night driving risk70%

Wind exposure60%

Sun glare risk79%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

Top 14 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#111229970Asphalt0.56 km8.18.28.3 #111229971Asphalt0.22 km8.18.28.3 #111022489Asphalt0.38 km5.68.69.4 #111022490Asphalt0.35 km5.48.39.2 #111079813Asphalt0.65 km5.48.49.2 #111079814Asphalt0.21 km5.48.49.2 #111022488Asphalt0.48 km5.07.78.3 #111022491Asphalt0.14 km4.87.38.3 #111022492Asphalt0.28 km4.66.97.7 #111229974Unpaved0.05 km4.04.44.0 #111229972Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0 #111229973Unpaved0.43 km4.06.44.0 #111079815Asphalt0.02 km3.85.66.9 #111457750Asphalt0.16 km3.55.26.2

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/upper-burringbar-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Upper Burringbar Road?+

Upper Burringbar Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Upper Burringbar Road sealed?+

Yes. Upper Burringbar Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Upper Burringbar Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Upper Burringbar Road scores 7.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Upper Burringbar Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Upper Burringbar Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Upper Burringbar Road scores 8.2/10 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 Upper Burringbar Road?+

Contour has identified 14 grey spots on Upper Burringbar Road - 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: 21 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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