Iceland Roads

Akureyri → Húsavík

North from Akureyri through the mountains to Europe's whale-watching capital. · approx. 76 km· Updated

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North from Akureyri through the mountains to Europe's whale-watching capital. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.
  • Clear surface, light wind, good weather
Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Route

76 km1h 12m
Roads:185859

Weather at Húsavík

Temperature6°C
Wind2.0 m/s (gusts 5)

Forecast next 8h

0:007°C2 m/s
1:007°C3 m/s
2:007°C5 m/s
3:007°C5 m/s
4:007°C5 m/s
5:007°C5 m/s
6:007°C5 m/s
7:006°C6 m/s

Fuel stops on the way

  • Baldursnes Akureyri
    Atlantsolía · 3 km off route
    B95 198.3
    Diesel 223.5
  • Glerártorg Akureyri
    Atlantsolía · on route
    B95 198.3
    Diesel 223.5
  • Akureyri Hörgárbraut
    N1 · 1 km off route
    B95 221.9
    Diesel 239.9
  • Akureyri Tryggvabraut
    N1 · on route
    B95 199.9
    Diesel 225.9
  • Akureyri Hlíðarbraut
    ÓB · 2 km off route
    B95 198.3
    Diesel 223.5
  • Akureyri BSO
    ÓB · on route
    B95 224.2
    Diesel 242.9
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Notable stops along the way

Skógarböðin

Geothermal spa in Akureyri overlooking Eyjafjörður. Modern infinity pool surrounded by birch forest. Opened in 2021.

Right on the route

Goðafoss

Spectacular horseshoe-shaped waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót river. Symbolic site where Iceland adopted Christianity in 1000 AD.

5 km off route

GeoSea

Unique geothermal sea baths in Húsavík. Ocean-front infinity pools with views of Skjálfandi Bay and whales.

1 km off route

Road conditions along the route

Hringvegur: Akureyri
15h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Akureyri, Leirunesti - Vaðlaheiðargöng
15h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Vaðlaheiðargöng
15h ago
100
Clear conditions
Ljósavatnsskarð: Vaðlaheiðargöng - Kross, Norðausturvegur
15h ago
100
Clear conditions
Norðausturvegur: Kaldakinn
15h ago
100
Clear conditions
Tjörn - Flugvöllur
15h ago
100
Clear conditions
Norðausturvegur: Flugvöllur - Húsavík
15h ago
100
Clear conditions

About this route

North from Akureyri through the mountains to Europe's whale-watching capital.Driving conditions on this route are updated every 10 minutes from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Weather data comes from the Icelandic Met Office (Vedur.is) and Open-Meteo. In winter (roughly November–April), expect ice, snow, and far shorter daylight hours than shown here in summer - the live conditions above already reflect today's actual state, but budget extra time and check again close to departure.