Upper Logan Road

NSWUnclassified road11.7 km29 segments

7.0Sports

11.7 kmTotal length

29Segments

34Grey spot segments

Upper Logan Road is a 12 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for caravans with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and 4WDs and sports cars.

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Vehicle scores

7.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 29 segments

Excellent (8+)41%Good (6-8)24%Fair (4-6)3%Poor (<4)32%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 8.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed70%Unsealed31%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

8.2

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 29 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

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure55%

Night driving risk69%

Wind exposure63%

Sun glare risk59%

Wildlife strike risk14%

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

Segments

Top 36 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110674922Asphalt0.25 km9.19.19.1 #111120747Asphalt0.65 km8.98.98.9 #111120734Asphalt0.65 km8.78.78.8 #111120739Asphalt0.36 km8.78.78.8 #111120744Asphalt0.50 km8.58.58.6 #111120740Asphalt0.59 km8.58.58.6 #111120743Asphalt0.23 km8.28.18.3 #111120733Asphalt0.35 km8.18.18.3 #111120746Asphalt0.55 km8.18.18.2 #111120748Asphalt0.44 km8.18.08.2 #111120738Asphalt0.19 km8.08.08.2 #111120736Asphalt0.38 km8.07.98.1 #111120735Asphalt0.37 km8.07.98.1 #111120737Asphalt0.43 km7.87.88.0 #111120741Asphalt0.63 km7.77.67.7 #111302515Asphalt0.25 km7.57.47.8 #111120742Asphalt0.41 km7.27.07.4 #111120745Asphalt0.36 km7.27.07.4 #112462491Asphalt0.45 km7.06.97.1 #111302514Asphalt0.04 km6.96.77.4 #111120749Asphalt0.09 km6.56.36.7 #111120732Asphalt0.02 km6.56.36.9 #111120731Asphalt0.02 km6.36.17.0 #111302516Asphalt0.05 km6.26.06.8 #111171396Wood0.04 km3.04.55.2 #110674926Gravel0.23 km2.46.04.0 #111171392Gravel0.43 km2.46.04.0 #111171393Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #111171394Gravel0.44 km2.46.04.0 #111171395Gravel0.36 km2.46.04.0 #111191113Unpaved0.06 km2.46.04.0 #111199702Unpaved0.04 km2.45.74.0 #112534240Gravel0.02 km2.45.44.0 #110674923Gravel0.50 km2.45.94.0 #110674924Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0 #110674925Gravel0.58 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/upper-logan-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 Logan Road?+

Upper Logan Road is approximately 12 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Upper Logan Road sealed?+

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

Is Upper Logan Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Upper Logan Road scores 6.9/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Upper Logan Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Upper Logan Road scores 7.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Upper Logan Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Upper Logan Road scores 7.3/10 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 Logan Road?+

Contour has identified 34 grey spots on Upper Logan 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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