Mackay Council is responsible for approximately 1500 kilometres of road which give access to an area of 38, 410 kilometres. In the whole of the Mackay district, it is estimated that there are 520 kilometres of unsealed rural roads, but this number is continually decreasing due to constant road upgrades. Other annual Mackay road maintenance includes; reconditioning of older city streets, resealing, asphalt overlays and installation of traffic management devices.

Speed limits in Mackay City and local streets have been adjusted to 50km/h, to match the State Government’s regional restrictions. The speed limit rule is frequently being enforced and both local motorists and visitors driving in the Mackay area are asked to abide by the common rule unless the streets are sign posted otherwise.

Road conditions in Mackay are extremely good because of constant upgrading and the amount of fuel is plentiful. Throughout the region, petrol stations are easily found and commonly sell unleaded, premium unleaded, diesel and autogas car fuel. One last piece of advice before testing out the Mackay roads is to acquire a map of the entire area. As well highlighting all the towns, roads, national parks and places of interest, maps prevent a traveller from getting lost amongst the beautiful Australian landscape.