Keflavík → Gullfoss

From the airport to Gullfoss via the Golden Circle - a common first-day route. · approx. 162 km· Updated Jul 30, 08:00 UTC

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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.

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

162 km2h 27m

Roads:412000140041313530

Weather at Gullfoss

Temperature10°C

Wind0.9 m/s (gusts 2)

Forecast next 8h

0:007°C6 m/s

1:006°C7 m/s

2:005°C9 m/s

3:005°C9 m/s

4:005°C8 m/s

5:005°C9 m/s

6:005°C9 m/s

7:007°C9 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

5h ago

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Clear conditions

Reykjanesbraut: Hafnavegur - Grindavíkurvegur

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Clear conditions

Reykjanesbraut: Grindavíkurvegur - Vogavegur

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Clear conditions

Reykjanesbraut: Vogavegur - Vatnsleysa

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Clear conditions

Reykjanesbraut frá Vatnsleysu að Rauðamel

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Clear conditions

Reykjanesbraut frá Rauðamel að Lækjargötu

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Clear conditions

Reykjanesbraut: Kópavogur og Garðabær

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Clear conditions

Hafnarfjarðarvegur - Jaðarsel

5h ago

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Clear conditions

Breiðholtsbraut: Rauðavatn - Jaðarsel

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Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Rauðavatn - Nesjavallaleið

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Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Fossvellir - Þrengslavegur

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Clear conditions

Hringvegur um Hellisheiði: Þrengslavegur - Þorlákshafnarvegur

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Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði

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Clear conditions

Biskupstungnabraut: Hringvegur - Laugarvatnsvegur

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Clear conditions

Biskupstungnabraut: Laugarvatnsvegur - Múli

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Clear conditions

Skeiðavegur: Flúðir - Biskupstungnabraut

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Clear conditions

Biskupstungnabraut: Múli - Gullfoss

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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.