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Waurn Ponds Drive

VICTertiary road4.2 km18 segments
6.0Sports
7.8Safety
4.2 kmTotal length
18Segments
13Recorded crashes
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Waurn Ponds Drive is a 4.2 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Scores par véhicule
6.0/10
SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne
7.1/10
MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques
7.7/10
VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie
6.5/10
4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route
6.7/10
VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides
Distribution de qualité des tronçons
Score Sport - 18 tronçons
Excellent (8+)30%Bon (6-8)15%Correct (4-6)42%Faible (<4)13%

IQR score Sport : 4.2 - 6.7

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
4.4
Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.
Vitesse
8.8
Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.
Classe de routeTertiary road
8.6
Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.
Trafic
9.3
Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.
Dénivelé
6.2
Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.
Road intel
Wet riskModerate
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 exposureModerate
Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.
Sun glarePresent
East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.
Historique des accidents
Agrégé sur les 18 tronçons· 13 ans de données
13
Total des accidents
0
Décès
6
Blessures graves
0
Zones grises

Source : données d'accidents d'État liées à la géométrie routière. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse affichée.

Quand cette route est-elle risquée ?
Conditions d'accident - part des accidents enregistrés par circonstance

Accidents sur route mouillée

Accidents survenus en conditions humides

0%

Accidents de nuit

Accidents survenus après la tombée de la nuit

0%

Basé sur 13 ans de registres d'accidents liés à la géométrie routière. Détail des accidents (nuit, pluie, week-ends) : données VIC 2012-2024. Les autres États n'affichent que les totaux agrégés.

Environnement routier
Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat
Exposition route mouillée42%
Risque de conduite de nuit56%
Exposition au vent57%
Risque d'éblouissement99%
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 20 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#144185380Paved0.30 km9.19.08.9#144559419Asphalt0.57 km8.78.78.8#144755192Asphalt0.28 km8.28.28.1#144559417Asphalt0.38 km8.28.18.2#144559420Asphalt0.16 km7.97.88.1#144559422Asphalt0.06 km6.36.16.7#144559421Asphalt0.06 km6.36.06.7#144559418Asphalt0.34 km6.15.86.5#144755193Asphalt0.01 km5.85.56.0#144558079Asphalt0.38 km5.27.98.6#144558080Asphalt0.18 km4.77.17.9#144558084Asphalt0.16 km4.56.77.7#144558086Asphalt0.22 km4.46.57.4#144558082Asphalt0.12 km4.36.47.5#144558083Asphalt0.26 km4.36.47.3#144558085Asphalt0.44 km4.16.07.0#144558081Asphalt0.30 km3.95.86.8#144558087Asphalt0.09 km3.95.76.7#144909465Paved0.00 km3.85.77.0#144909464Paved0.13 km3.65.46.4
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/waurn-ponds-drive-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Waurn Ponds Drive?+

Waurn Ponds Drive is approximately 4.2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Waurn Ponds Drive sealed?+

Yes. Waurn Ponds Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Waurn Ponds Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Waurn Ponds Drive scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Waurn Ponds Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Waurn Ponds Drive scores 6.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Waurn Ponds Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Waurn Ponds Drive scores 7.7/10 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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