Reykjavík → Höfn

The full South Coast and past Jökulsárlón to Höfn, the lobster capital of Iceland. · approx. 460 km· Updated Jul 29, 18:50 UTC

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The full South Coast and past Jökulsárlón to Höfn, the lobster capital of Iceland. 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

460 km6h 38m

Roads:49126120599

Weather at Höfn

Temperature11°C

Wind6.2 m/s (gusts 9)

Forecast next 8h

0:006°C2 m/s

1:006°C3 m/s

2:006°C1 m/s

3:006°C2 m/s

4:007°C4 m/s

5:007°C5 m/s

6:008°C5 m/s

7:009°C5 m/s

Fuel stops on the way

Fiskislóð
N1 · 1 km off route
B95 199.9
Diesel 225.9
Klöpp
ÓB · on route
B95 198.3
Diesel 223.5
Ánanaust
Olís · on route
B95 225.8
Diesel 244.8
Suðurströnd
Orkan · 2 km off route
B95 224.1
Diesel 242.8
Birkimelur
Orkan · on route
B95 224.1
Diesel 242.8
Eiðistorg
Orkan · 2 km off route
B95 224.1
Diesel 242.8

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Notable stops along the way

Sky Lagoon

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

2 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.

Right on the route

Seljalandsfoss

Iconic waterfall you can walk behind. 60m drop from a sea cliff. Part of the South Coast route. Gljúfrabúi waterfall hidden nearby.

2 km off route

Skógafoss

One of Iceland's largest waterfalls. 25m wide, 60m drop. Rainbow visible in spray on sunny days. Climb staircase for panoramic view.

6 km off route

Road conditions along the route

Lækjargata - Njarðargata

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Hringbraut

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Miklabraut, rampar og fráreinar

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Suðurlandsvegur um Hádegismóa

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Hringvegur: Rauðavatn - Nesjavallaleið

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Hringvegur: Fossvellir - Þrengslavegur

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Hringvegur um Hellisheiði: Þrengslavegur - Þorlákshafnarvegur

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Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði

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Hringvegur : Þjórsá - Selfoss, Laugardælavegur

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Hringvegur: Hella - Þjórsá

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Hringvegur: Hvolsvöllur - Hella

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Hringvegur: Markarfljót - Hvolsvöllur

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Hringvegur: Steinar - Markarfljót

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Hringvegur: Dyrhólavegur - Steinar

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Hringvegur um Reynisfjall

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Vík

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Hringvegur um Mýrdalssand

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Hringvegur: Skaftárunguvegur - Skálm

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Hringvegur um Eldhraun

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Hringvegur um Síðu

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Hringvegur um Skeiðarársand

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Hringvegur: Fagurhólsmýri - Freysnes

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Hringvegur: Fagurhólsmýri-Kvísker

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Hringvegur um Breiðamerkursand: Jökulsá - Kvíá

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Hringvegur: Hornafjarðarvegur (Hólmur) - Jökulsá

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Hólmur - Nesjahverfi

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Nýtt hringtorg - Nesjahverfi

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Hafnarvegur

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About this route

The full South Coast and past Jökulsárlón to Höfn, the lobster capital of Iceland.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.