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Frankston #171 Free

Andrew S Andrew S
Others
09 Jan 2026
296
12.2 km
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24 min
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One of three westbound routes from Frankston that head toward Nepean Highway, covering 12.2 km in about 24 minutes in two stages. Unlike the eastbound routes, this one caps at 70 km/h with no 80 km/h sections. It has 8 traffic signals (tied for most at Frankston) and 9 school zones through Seaford and Frankston.

Watch Out For

  • School zone cluster near Buna Avenue. Three school zones in this stretch alone. 40 km/h during school hours. This area has the highest concentration of school zones on any Frankston route.
  • School zone near pedestrian crossing. Combined school zone and pedestrian crossing. Be ready to stop for both.
  • Nepean Highway (70 km/h). The busiest road on this route. Merging and lane changes require confident mirror checks.
  • Wells Road to Wise Avenue. Speed transition from 60 to 50 km/h. Easy to exceed the limit on this downhill stretch.
  • 8 traffic signals. Tied for the most at Frankston. Watch for amber lights, especially after long stretches of signal-free residential streets.

Route Features

  • 12 left turns, 12 right turns, 4 roundabouts, 8 sets of traffic lights.
  • 4 roundabouts. In VIC, signal on entry and signal left when exiting.
  • 8 traffic signals, mostly along Nepean Highway and Buna Avenue.
  • Maximum speed 70 km/h. No 80 km/h sections, unlike the eastbound routes. Speeds: 50 km/h on Wise Avenue, 60 km/h through residential areas, 70 km/h on Nepean Highway.
  • 9 school zones, second highest at Frankston. 4 bike lanes along the western streets.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • Nine school zones require constant attention to electronic signs. The cluster around Buna Avenue is particularly dense.
  • Route #172 shares most of the same roads. If you practise one, you have largely practised both.
  • The Rosslyn Avenue to Fortescue Avenue section has give way intersections on quiet streets. Do not skip head checks just because traffic is light.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)

Stage 1

1 Drive west. 64 m
2 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Hartnett Drive. 596 m
3 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hartnett Drive. 167 m
4 Turn left onto Seaford Road. 573 m
5 Turn left onto Wells Road. 438 m
6 Turn right onto Raymond Road. 309 m
7 Turn left onto Wise Avenue. 73 m
8 Make a right U-turn to stay on Wise Avenue, if permitted. 73 m
9 Turn left onto Raymond Road. 42 m
10 Turn right onto Seaford Grove. 280 m
11 Turn right onto Wells Road. 424 m
12 Turn right onto Martha Street. 272 m
13 Turn left onto Wise Avenue. 122 m
14 Turn left onto Miles Grove. 21 m

Stage 2

1 Drive east on Miles Grove. 226 m
2 Turn right onto Wells Road. 587 m
3 Turn right to stay on Wells Road. 643 m
4 Turn right onto Buna Avenue. 301 m
5 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Buna Avenue. 114 m
6 Turn left onto Rosslyn Avenue. 133 m
7 Turn right to stay on Rosslyn Avenue. 107 m
8 Turn left onto Fortescue Avenue. 119 m
9 Turn right onto Boonong Avenue. 157 m
10 Turn left onto Benton Avenue. 322 m
11 Turn left onto Overton Road. 81 m
12 Turn right onto Inglis Avenue. 223 m
13 Turn right onto Rosella Street. 105 m
14 Turn left onto 3/Nepean Highway. 430 m
15 Make a right U-turn at Mereweather Avenue to stay on 3/Nepean Highway, if permitted. 2.8 km
16 Turn right onto Seaford Road. 1.6 km
17 Turn right onto Brunel Road. 182 m
18 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hartnett Drive. 564 m
19 Turn left. 94 m