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Karratha #270 Pro

AUDrive
Online
10 Jul 2024
58
13.7 km
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26 min
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A 13.7 km route from the Karratha Department of Transport Centre, taking about 26 minutes across 2 stages. This route stands out for its extreme speed variation, from a 10 km/h zone (the only one across all Karratha routes) up to 70 km/h. With 13 roundabouts, 9 left and 13 right turns, it covers Karratha, Bulgarra, Pegs Creek, Stove Hill, Millars Well, and Baynton. The route extends south to Armstrong Drive before returning via Dampier Highway.

Watch Out For

  • 10 km/h zone. This route is the only Karratha route with a 10 km/h zone, likely a car park or shared pedestrian area. This covers 14 data points on the route, so it is not a brief section. Missing this limit is an automatic fail.
  • Truslove Way to Galbraith Road. Speed jumps from 50 km/h residential to 70 km/h. Adjust quickly but do not accelerate before passing the speed sign.
  • Higham Street into Gawthorne Drive. Roundabout cluster in Millars Well. Three roundabouts within a short stretch, each requiring entry signal and exit left signal.
  • Armstrong Drive (south loop). The furthest point south on this route. The residential streets in Baynton are quiet, but you still need to maintain the correct speed and check intersections.

Route Features

  • 9 left turns, 13 right turns, 13 roundabouts, 6 sets of traffic lights.
  • 13 roundabouts and 6 sets of traffic lights.
  • Speed range: 10-70 km/h. The most varied speed profile of any Karratha route, but notably does not reach 80 km/h unlike Routes #268, #269, and #271.
  • 70 km/h zones dominate at 57% of the route distance.
  • Key roads: Dampier Highway, Searipple Road, Warambie Road, Millstream Road, and Balmoral Road.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • The 10 km/h zone demands extreme caution. Be ready to creep through at walking pace. Do not assume it is a mistake on the sign.
  • With no 80 km/h section, this route feels slower overall, but the constant speed changes between 40, 50, and 70 km/h make it harder to maintain the right speed.
  • At Sharpe Avenue roundabouts returning to the centre, signal left on entry if going straight or left. WA requires signals on entry, not just on exit.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)

Stage 1

1 Drive south. 48 m
2 Turn right. 57 m
3 Turn right onto Sharpe Avenue. 94 m
4 Turn left onto Karratha Terrace. 84 m
5 Turn right onto Sherlock Crescent. 130 m
6 Turn right onto Warambie Road. 398 m
7 Turn right onto Searipple Road. 285 m
8 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Searipple Road. 424 m
9 Keep right to take Millstream Road. 444 m
10 Turn right onto Sharpe Avenue. 144 m
11 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Welcome Road. 86 m
12 Turn right onto Balmoral Road. 105 m
13 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hillview Road. 151 m
14 Turn right onto Dampier Highway/351. 790 m
15 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Galbraith Road. 172 m
16 Turn left onto Truslove Way. 246 m

Stage 2

1 Drive northwest on Truslove Way. 302 m
2 Turn right onto Galbraith Road. 185 m
3 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dampier Highway/351. 1.0 km
4 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 29 m
5 Exit the roundabout onto Dampier Highway/351. 462 m
6 Turn right onto Higham Street. 340 m
7 Turn left onto Gawthorne Drive. 478 m
8 Turn left onto Bathgate Road. 570 m
9 Turn right. 70 m
10 Turn left. 31 m
11 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cockatoo Street. 77 m
12 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. 3 m
13 Exit the roundabout onto Baynton Drive. 55 m
14 Turn left onto Campbell Crescent. 498 m
15 Turn left onto Armstrong Drive. 201 m
16 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Armstrong Drive. 44 m
17 Turn left onto Rosemary Road. 282 m
18 Turn right onto Dampier Highway/351. 1.2 km
19 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dampier Highway/351. 1.0 km
20 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dampier Highway/351. 999 m
21 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dampier Highway/351. 92 m
22 Keep left to take Sharpe Avenue. 53 m
23 Turn left to stay on Sharpe Avenue. 109 m
24 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sharpe Avenue. 293 m
25 Turn right. 76 m
26 Turn left. 7 m