West Gilmore Road

VICUnclassified road14.6 km33 segments

3.5Sports

14.6 kmTotal length

33Segments

36Grey spot segments

West Gilmore Road is a 15 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 33 segments

Fair (4-6)36%Poor (<4)64%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 4.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed55%Unsealed45%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

9.5

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

Curviness

8.5

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

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 33 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Segments

Top 1 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108705507Paved0.10 km3.85.66.6

Showing top 1 of 33 segments

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 West Gilmore Road?+

West Gilmore Road is approximately 15 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is West Gilmore Road sealed?+

Yes. West Gilmore Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is West Gilmore Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. West Gilmore Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive West Gilmore Road in a caravan?+

With care. West Gilmore Road scores 4.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is West Gilmore Road good for an EV?+

Yes. West Gilmore Road scores 6.2/10 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 West Gilmore Road?+

Contour has identified 36 grey spots on West Gilmore 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: 22 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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