Keflavík → Gullfoss
From the airport to Gullfoss via the Golden Circle - a common first-day route. · approx. 162 km· Updated
- Moderate crosswind across the road
- Clear surface, light wind, good weather
Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.
Route
Weather at Gullfoss
Forecast next 8h
Fuel stops on the way
- ReykjanesbærN1 · 2 km off routeB95 228.9Diesel 246.9
- SandgerðiN1 · 8 km off routeB95 228.9Diesel 246.9
- FlugvellirN1 · on routeB95 220.9Diesel 234.9
- Reykjanesbær AðalgataÓB · on routeB95 224.2Diesel 242.9
- Básinn KeflavíkÓB · 2 km off routeB95 214.2Diesel 232.4
- ArnarvellirOrkan · 2 km off routeB95 224.1Diesel 242.8
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
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.