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Karratha #268 Pro

AUDrive
Online
10 Apr 2025
51
11.3 km
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20 min
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The shortest route from the Karratha Department of Transport Centre at 11.3 km, taking about 20 minutes across 2 stages. It loops through Karratha, Pegs Creek, and Millars Well, with speeds ranging from 40 to 80 km/h. The 80 km/h section on Dampier Highway is the fastest stretch across all four Karratha routes. Despite being the shortest, this route has 7 sets of traffic lights, the most of any route from this centre.

Watch Out For

  • Dampier Highway (80 km/h). You must reach close to the speed limit. Driving too slowly on an 80 km/h road is marked as a fault. Merge confidently when entering from Gawthorne Drive.
  • Frequent speed changes. The route covers 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80 km/h zones. Pay attention to signage, especially when transitioning between Balmoral Road and side streets in Pegs Creek.
  • Searipple Road roundabouts. Multiple roundabouts in quick succession heading north through Bulgarra. In WA, signal on entry (left for left, right for right) and always signal left when exiting.

Route Features

  • 7 left turns, 7 right turns, 11 roundabouts, 7 sets of traffic lights.
  • 11 roundabouts and 7 sets of traffic lights. The highest signal count of any Karratha route.
  • Speed range: 40-80 km/h across 5 different speed zones.
  • Key roads: Sharpe Avenue, Welcome Road, Millstream Road, and Karratha Terrace.

Test Manoeuvres

  • Kerbside stop near Dampier Highway. Pull over smoothly and check mirrors before moving off.

Key Tips

  • WA school zones are 40 km/h from 7:30-9:00am and 2:30-4:00pm on school days. Watch for signs along Balmoral Road and Warambie Road.
  • At roundabouts, signal your intended direction on entry and always signal left before your exit. This is tested at nearly every roundabout.
  • Build speed quickly after turning onto Dampier Highway. Hesitating in the 80 km/h zone is a common mistake.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)

Stage 1

1 Drive north on Sharpe Avenue. 121 m
2 Turn right onto Warambie Road. 231 m
3 Turn right onto Searipple Road. 285 m
4 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 25 m
5 Exit the roundabout onto Searipple Road. 278 m
6 Turn right onto Welcome Road. 565 m
7 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Sharpe Avenue. 186 m
8 Turn left onto Hillview Road. 42 m
9 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Balmoral Road. 353 m
10 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Balmoral Road. 292 m
11 Take the exit. 1.9 km
12 Enter Balmoral Road and take the 1st exit onto Gawthorne Drive. 416 m
13 Turn left onto Strickland Drive. 346 m

Stage 2

1 Drive south on Strickland Drive. 458 m
2 Turn left onto Higham Street. 60 m
3 Turn left onto Dampier Highway/351. 429 m
4 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dampier Highway/351. 1.0 km
5 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dampier Highway/351. 999 m
6 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Balmoral Road. 44 m
7 Turn right onto Welcome Road. 163 m
8 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Welcome Road. 333 m
9 Turn left onto Owen Road. 166 m
10 Turn right to stay on Owen Road. 22 m
11 Turn right onto Hedland Place. 161 m
12 Turn left onto Welcome Road. 112 m
13 Turn right onto Searipple Road. 448 m
14 Keep right to stay on Millstream Road. 557 m
15 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Balmoral Road. 289 m
16 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Balmoral Road. 227 m
17 Turn right onto Karratha Terrace. 37 m
18 Turn left onto Sharpe Avenue. 6 m