Iceland Roads

Keflavík → Gullfoss

From the airport to Gullfoss via the Golden Circle - a common first-day route. · approx. 162 km· Updated

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From the airport to Gullfoss via the Golden Circle - a common first-day route. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.
  • Moderate crosswind across the road
  • 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.

Moderate crosswind across the road. About 12 m/s blowing across Reykjanesbraut: Hafnavegur - Grindavíkurvegur - keep a firm grip, especially in a campervan or high-sided vehicle.

Route

162 km2h 27m
Roads:412000140041313530

Weather at Gullfoss

Temperature8°C
Wind8.2 m/s (gusts 12)

Forecast next 8h

0:006°C3 m/s
1:006°C5 m/s
2:006°C6 m/s
3:006°C5 m/s
4:005°C4 m/s
5:005°C5 m/s
6:005°C6 m/s
7:006°C5 m/s

Fuel stops on the way

  • Reykjanesbær
    N1 · 2 km off route
    B95 228.9
    Diesel 246.9
  • Sandgerði
    N1 · 8 km off route
    B95 228.9
    Diesel 246.9
  • Flugvellir
    N1 · on route
    B95 220.9
    Diesel 234.9
  • Reykjanesbær Aðalgata
    ÓB · on route
    B95 224.2
    Diesel 242.9
  • Básinn Keflavík
    ÓB · 2 km off route
    B95 214.2
    Diesel 232.4
  • Arnarvellir
    Orkan · 2 km off route
    B95 224.1
    Diesel 242.8
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Plan this route

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Notable stops along the way

Hafnarfjörður

Historic harbour town on the outskirts of Reykjavík. Known for its Viking heritage, elf folklore, and annual Viking festival.

Right on the route

Reykjavík

Capital and largest city of Iceland. Cultural hub, dining, nightlife, and departure point for most travel routes.

6 km off route

Sky Lagoon

Geothermal spa near Reykjavík with an infinity-edge ocean-view pool. Inspired by the turf houses. Seven-step ritual experience.

3 km off route

Hveragerði

Geothermal greenhouse town on the South Coast. River hike to Reykjadalur hot spring. Earthquake activity frequent.

2 km off route

Reykjadalur

Geothermal river valley near Hveragerði. Natural hot river where you can bathe. 1-hour hike from the parking lot.

2 km off route

Selfoss

Largest town in South Iceland. Service hub for the Golden Circle and South Coast. Convenient stop for fuel and supplies.

3 km off route

Road conditions along the route

Reykjanesbraut: Hafnavegur - Flugstöð
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Reykjanesbraut: Hafnavegur - Grindavíkurvegur
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Reykjanesbraut: Grindavíkurvegur - Vogavegur
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Reykjanesbraut: Vogavegur - Vatnsleysa
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Reykjanesbraut frá Vatnsleysu að Rauðamel
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Reykjanesbraut frá Rauðamel að Lækjargötu
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Reykjanesbraut: Kópavogur og Garðabær
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hafnarfjarðarvegur - Jaðarsel
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Breiðholtsbraut: Rauðavatn - Jaðarsel
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Rauðavatn - Nesjavallaleið
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Fossvellir - Þrengslavegur
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur um Hellisheiði: Þrengslavegur - Þorlákshafnarvegur
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Biskupstungnabraut: Hringvegur - Laugarvatnsvegur
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Biskupstungnabraut: Laugarvatnsvegur - Múli
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Skeiðavegur: Flúðir - Biskupstungnabraut
8h ago
100
Clear conditions
Biskupstungnabraut: Múli - Gullfoss
8h ago
100
Clear conditions

About this route

From the airport to Gullfoss via the Golden Circle - a common first-day route.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.