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Hornsby #130 Free
The shortest Hornsby route at 8.6 km, taking about 20 minutes in a single stage through Hornsby, Waitara and Wahroonga. Speed limits range from 40 to 60 km/h. Despite being the shortest, this route has 26 traffic signals and 8 stop signs, giving it the highest density of stops per kilometre. It shares much of the eastern section with Route #129, including Coonanbarra Road and the Wahroonga residential streets.
Watch Out For
- School zone on Coonanbarra Road. 40 km/h during school hours.
- School zone near Edgeworth David Avenue. Second 40 km/h school zone on the eastern section.
- Stop signs in Wahroonga residential streets. 8 stop signs total, nearly one per kilometre. Many are at T-intersections that are easy to roll through.
- Pedestrian crossing near Redleaf Avenue. Watch for pedestrians, especially near schools.
Route Features
- 8 left turns, 8 right turns, 1 roundabout, 26 sets of traffic lights.
- Only 1 roundabout. The fewest of any Hornsby route, so the focus is on signal-controlled intersections.
- 26 traffic signals. Only 5 fewer than the much longer Route #129.
- 8 stop signs and 2 give way intersections. Stop-sign dense route.
- 2 pedestrian crossings at Redleaf Avenue and Edgeworth David Avenue.
Test Manoeuvres
- Kerbside stop near Peats Ferry Road.
Key Tips
- With 8 stop signs in 8.6 km, expect to stop frequently. Each one must be a complete stop.
- The route shares the Coonanbarra Road section with Route #129. If you practice one, the other will feel familiar.
- Only 1 roundabout means most intersections are signal-controlled. Pay attention to green arrows vs solid greens for right turns.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive south on Peats Ferry Road. | 1.0 km | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Pacific Highway/B83. | 392 m | |
| 3 | Keep left to stay on Pacific Highway/B83. | 125 m | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Hornsby Street. | 126 m | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Leonard Street. | 105 m | |
| 6 | Turn right onto James Street. | 156 m | |
| 7 | Turn left onto Pacific Highway/B83. | 1.4 km | |
| 8 | Turn left. | 83 m | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Pacific Highway. | 674 m | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Coonanbarra Road. | 155 m | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Railway Avenue. | 108 m | |
| 12 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Redleaf Avenue. | 113 m | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Millewa Avenue. | 167 m | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Coonanbarra Road. | 934 m | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Junction Road. | 752 m | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Edgeworth David Avenue. | 1.1 km | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Pacific Highway/B83. Continue on B83. | 905 m | |
| 18 | Bear left onto Bridge Road/B83. Continue on Bridge Road. | 199 m | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Peats Ferry Road. | 110 m |
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