Watkins Drive

NSWResidential road1.0 km13 segments

6.5Sports

1.0 kmTotal length

13Segments

Watkins Drive is a 990 m sealed residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.9/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 13 segments

Good (6-8)63%Fair (4-6)37%

Sports score IQR: 4.3 - 5.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

5.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.2

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Segments

Top 13 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143081247Paved0.32 km7.67.57.8 #143081246Paved0.30 km7.27.27.3 #143081258Paved0.07 km5.75.56.2 #143081252Paved0.08 km5.35.15.6 #143081255Paved0.04 km4.94.75.3 #143081254Paved0.02 km4.94.65.4 #143081248Paved0.05 km4.84.55.4 #143081249Paved0.04 km4.84.55.4 #143081257Paved0.03 km4.54.34.9 #143081253Paved0.01 km4.34.14.7 #143081251Paved0.01 km4.34.14.7 #143081250Paved0.01 km4.34.14.7 #143081256Paved0.01 km4.34.14.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Watkins Drive?+

Watkins Drive is approximately 990 m long.

Is Watkins Drive sealed?+

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

Is Watkins Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Watkins Drive scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Watkins Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Watkins Drive scores 6.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Watkins Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Watkins Drive scores 6.8/10 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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