Iceland Roads

Reykjavík → Jökulsárlón

Full South Coast to the glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach - Iceland's most photographed spot. · approx. 378 km· Updated

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Full South Coast to the glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach - Iceland's most photographed spot. 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

378 km5h 41m
Roads:491261205

Weather at Jökulsárlón

Temperature12°C
Wind7.2 m/s (gusts 9)

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Fuel stops on the way

  • Fiskislóð
    N1 · 1 km off route
    B95 199.9
    Diesel 227.9
  • 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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Plan this route

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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
7h ago
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Hringvegur um Breiðamerkursand: Jökulsá - Kvíá
7h ago
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About this route

Full South Coast to the glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach - Iceland's most photographed spot.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.