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Newcastle #206 Free

AUDrive
Online
10 Jun 2021
47
11.2 km
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24 min
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7
9
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The longest Newcastle route at 11.2 km, taking about 24 minutes in a single stage. With 25 sets of traffic lights, this has the most signal-controlled intersections of any route from this centre. The route shares many roads with Route #203 through Hamilton and Broadmeadow, but extends further north via Griffiths Road and starts from Union Street rather than Parry Street.

Watch Out For

Route Features

  • 7 left turns, 9 right turns, 4 roundabouts, 25 sets of traffic lights.
  • 4 roundabouts and 25 sets of traffic lights. The most traffic lights of any Newcastle route.
  • 7 left and 9 right turns. Well balanced.
  • Speed range: 40-60 km/h with 60 km/h dominant (55% of route).
  • 4 give way intersections and 2 stop signs.
  • Similar path to Route #203 but adds northern suburbs via Griffiths Road.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • 25 traffic lights means the most stop-start driving. Keep a safe following distance and brake smoothly.
  • On Lambton Road (60 km/h), maintain the speed limit. Dropping to 50 here will be noticed.
  • The route overlaps significantly with Route #203. If you have practised #203, many sections will feel familiar.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive southeast on Parry Street. 172 m
2 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Union Street. 20 m
3 Turn left onto King Street. 1.3 km
4 Turn left onto Tudor Street. 263 m
5 Turn left onto Gordon Avenue. 106 m
6 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Gordon Avenue. 239 m
7 Turn right onto Everton Street. 395 m
8 Turn right onto Beaumont Street. 591 m
9 Continue on Lindsay Street. 648 m
10 Turn left onto Blackall Street. 28 m
11 Turn left onto Buchanan Street. 181 m
12 Turn right onto Samdon Street. 107 m
13 Turn right onto Belford Street. 576 m
14 Keep right to take Lambton Road. 453 m
15 Turn right onto Curley Road. 572 m
16 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Broadmeadow Road. 452 m
17 Turn right onto A15/Griffiths Road. 372 m
18 Turn left onto Tudor Street. 153 m
19 Turn right onto Hunter Street. 109 m
20 Turn right onto Steel Street. 109 m
21 Turn left onto King Street. 335 m
22 Turn right onto Union Street. 393 m
23 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 23 m
24 Exit the roundabout onto Parry Street. 172 m