Watkin Road

NSWUnclassified road0.7 km2 segments

5.0Sports

7.9Safety

0.7 kmTotal length

2Segments

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Watkin Road is a 690 m sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.5/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Scores par véhicule

5.0/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

7.8/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

8.5/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

7.6/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

5.5/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 2 tronçons

Correct (4-6)100%

IQR score Sport : 3.4 - 4.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

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

9.5

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

Vitesse

7.0

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

Classe de routeUnclassified road

8.0

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

7.3

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

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

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 exposureHigh

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Environnement routier

Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat

Exposition route mouillée53%

Risque de conduite de nuit74%

Exposition au vent65%

Risque d'éblouissement11%

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 4 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143690751Paved0.60 km5.17.98.5 #143690752Paved0.10 km4.77.28.1 #143690746Paved0.03 km3.55.16.1 #143690745Paved0.00 km3.44.95.8

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/watkin-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 Watkin Road?+

Watkin Road is approximately 690 m long.

Is Watkin Road sealed?+

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

Is Watkin Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Watkin Road scores 7.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Watkin Road in a caravan?+

With care. Watkin Road scores 5.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Watkin Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Watkin Road scores 8.5/10 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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