Released: 2026-02-18
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anthropic/claude-haiku-4.5
anthropic
Score: 4804
Distance: 80km
Lat: 52.1
Lng: 5.8
This image shows a typical Dutch countryside road with characteristics including: a straight, well-maintained asphalt road lined with deciduous and coniferous trees, flat terrain, lush green vegetation, and the overall landscape aesthetic common to the Netherlands. The road infrastructure, vegetation density, and flat topography are consistent with rural areas in the central Netherlands, possibly in regions like Utrecht, Gelderland, or nearby provinces. The style of the road markings and the typical European street view format suggest this is in the Netherlands.
meta-llama/llama-4-maverick
meta
Score: 4141
Distance: 377km
Lat: 51.5123
Lng: -0.1314
The image depicts a rural or woodland road with mature trees and lush greenery on both sides. The scene is typical of many areas in the UK. The road’s condition and surroundings suggest it could be in various parts of the country. However, without specific landmarks or signage, pinpointing the exact location is challenging. The presence of a white car in the distance indicates it is likely in a region with right-hand traffic, further suggesting it is in the UK. Given these observations, a reasonable guess might place it in southern England, possibly near London, due to the temperate climate and deciduous trees visible.
anthropic/claude-opus-4.6
anthropic
Score: 4605
Distance: 165km
Lat: 52.8
Lng: 6.3
This image shows a narrow rural lane typical of the Netherlands, with lush green grass borders, deciduous trees (including birch), and flat terrain. The road style, vegetation, and overall landscape are characteristic of the Dutch countryside, particularly in the northeastern provinces like Drenthe or Overijssel. The Google watermark confirms this is from Google Street View coverage of rural Dutch areas.
openai/gpt-5-image-mini
openai
Score: 4546
Distance: 190km
Lat: 52.98
Lng: 6.56
Narrow, flat rural lane with a ditch at the road edge and the small white roadside reflector post with a red cap — a style commonly used in the Netherlands. The pavement, grassy verge and dense mixed deciduous shelterbelts are typical of Dutch countryside roads (Drenthe/Assen area). Vegetation and light indicate a temperate north-west European climate consistent with the Netherlands, so I place it near Assen (approx. 52.98, 6.56).
qwen/qwen3-vl-30b-a3b-thinking
qwen
Score: 3945
Distance: 474km
Lat: 50.8
Lng: -1.4
The image shows a rural road surrounded by dense, mature trees and lush greenery, characteristic of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The vegetation and road type align with typical landscapes in this area, which is known for its extensive woodlands and country lanes. Historical Google Street View data for this region matches the visual elements present in the image.
x-ai/grok-4-fast
x-ai
Score: 4813
Distance: 76km
Lat: 52.1326
Lng: 5.2913
The image depicts a narrow, tree-lined asphalt path with lush green grass verges and dense deciduous foliage on both sides, characteristic of a rural cycle or walking path in a flat, low-lying landscape. This scenery is typical of the Netherlands, particularly in the central region around Utrecht, where such dike paths and polders are common. The clear blue sky, vibrant greenery, and overall serene, maintained appearance align with Dutch countryside in late spring or summer.
moonshotai/kimi-k2.5
moonshot
Score: 4590
Distance: 171km
Lat: 52.85
Lng: 6.35
The image shows a narrow paved rural road lined with dense deciduous trees and lush green vegetation typical of a temperate maritime climate. The flat terrain and specific road characteristics, including what appears to be a small white hectometer marker post on the right side of the road, are highly indicative of the Netherlands. These white posts with distance markings are characteristic of Dutch road infrastructure. The tree-lined avenue style is common in rural Dutch provinces like Drenthe, Friesland, or Overijssel, where such narrow country roads (often called ’boomlanen’) are prevalent. The Google Street View image quality and watermark style suggest this is from a rural area in the Netherlands.
google/gemini-3-flash-preview
Score: 4621
Distance: 158km
Lat: 52.484131
Lng: 6.883712
The image features a narrow paved rural road with a small white bollard typical of the Netherlands. The flat terrain, specific foliage (oaks and birch), and the presence of a drainage ditch are characteristic of the Twente or Overijssel region in the Eastern Netherlands.
Each model receives the same Google Street View image. Models are tasked with guessing the location of the image using only visual clues from the street view. Their answers are evaluated without feedback or retries.