Iceland Roads

Reykjavík → Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Past Vík along the South Coast to the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. · approx. 263 km263 km163 mi· Updated

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Past Vík along the South Coast to the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Roads are reported clear; the weather readings show moderate crosswind (about 13 m/s across the road). Always check road.is and vedur.is, and call 1777 if in doubt.

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263 km

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From Reykjavík to Kirkjubæjarklaustur: km 0-258 open, km 258-263 no road report.

  • Clear
  • No road report
  • Moderate crosswind across the road
  • Clear surface, light wind, good weather
  • Conditions improving: Icy patches → Clear conditions (2h ago)
  • Conditions improving: Icy patches → Clear conditions (3h ago)
Our assessment based on official data from road.is and vedur.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Moderate crosswind across the road. About 13 m/s47 km/h29 mph blowing across Hringvegur um Eldhraun - keep a firm grip, especially in a campervan or high-sided vehicle.

Route

263 km263 km163 mi3h 39m
Roads:491261

Weather at Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Temperature6°C6°C43°F
Wind7.0 m/s25.4 km/h15.8 mph (gusts 13 m/s48 km/h30 mph)

Forecast next 8h

14:005°C5°C41°F10 m/s35 km/h21 mph
15:005°C5°C41°F12 m/s42 km/h26 mph
16:004°C4°C39°F11 m/s41 km/h25 mph
17:003°C3°C37°F10 m/s35 km/h22 mph
18:003°C3°C37°F9 m/s32 km/h20 mph
19:002°C2°C35°F7 m/s24 km/h15 mph
20:001°C1°C34°F6 m/s23 km/h14 mph
21:002°C2°C36°F5 m/s16 km/h10 mph

Fuel stops on the way

  • Kaplakriki
    Atlantsolía · 7 km7 km4 mi off route
    B95 255.3
    Diesel 314.2
  • Kópavogsbraut
    Atlantsolía · 3 km3 km2 mi off route
    B95 255.3
    Diesel 314.2
  • Öskjuhlíð
    Atlantsolía · 1 km1 km1 mi off route
    B95 255.3
    Diesel 314.2
  • Skúlagata
    Atlantsolía · 1 km1 km1 mi off route
    B95 255.3
    Diesel 314.2
  • Háaleitisbraut
    Atlantsolía · 2 km2 km1 mi off route
    B95 284.3
    Diesel 335.9
  • Borgartún
    N1 · 2 km2 km1 mi off route
    B95 289.4
    Diesel 340.5
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Plan this route

Open in interactive planner →Kirkjubæjarklaustur destination page →Live traffic: Capital Region →Live traffic: South Coast (Ring Road) →

Notable stops along the way

Seltjarnarnes

Enclave of Reykjavík, on the western tip of the peninsula.

1 km1 km1 mi off route

Sky Lagoon

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

2 km2 km1 mi off route

Garðabær

Municipality in the Capital Region, adjacent to Reykjavík.

7 km7 km4 mi off route

Kópavogur

Large suburb of Reykjavík, the most populous municipality in Iceland.

4 km4 km3 mi off route

Mosfellsbær

Suburb of Reykjavík to the east, known for its golf course and hot springs.

6 km6 km4 mi off route

Hveragerði

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

2 km2 km1 mi off route

Road conditions along the route

Hringbraut
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, around the clock (service class 1) (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Miklabraut, rampar og fráreinar
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, around the clock (service class 1) (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Suðurlandsvegur um Hádegismóa
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, around the clock (service class 1) (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur: Rauðavatn - Nesjavallaleið
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, around the clock (service class 1) (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur: Fossvellir - Þrengslavegur
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, around the clock (service class 1) (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur um Hellisheiði: Þrengslavegur - Þorlákshafnarvegur
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, around the clock (service class 1) (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, around the clock (service class 1) (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur : Þjórsá - Selfoss, Laugardælavegur
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, hours vary along this section (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur: Hella - Þjórsá
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, 06:30-21:30 weekdays, 07:00-21:30 weekends (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur: Hvolsvöllur - Hella
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, hours vary along this section (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur: Markarfljót - Hvolsvöllur
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, 07:30-21:30 daily (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur: Steinar - Markarfljót
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, 07:30-21:30 weekdays, 09:00-21:00 weekends (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur: Dyrhólavegur - Steinar
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, 07:30-21:30 weekdays, 07:30-21:00 weekends (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur um Reynisfjall
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, 07:30-21:30 weekdays, 07:30-21:00 weekends (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Vík
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, 07:30-21:30 weekdays, 07:30-21:00 weekends (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur um Mýrdalssand
100
Clear conditions

Known sand-drift area (Mýrdalssandur). Wind now 9 m/s32 km/h20 mph, gusts 12 m/s43 km/h27 mph at Mýrdalssandur station (14:00).

Vegagerðin's survey of Ring Road sand areas records damaged paint and even broken windows from wind-blown sand (source).

Snow clearing: 7 days a week (days vary along this section), hours vary along this section (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur: Skaftárunguvegur - Skálm
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, 07:30-21:30 weekdays, 07:30-20:00 weekends (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur um Eldhraun
100
Clear conditions

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, 07:30-21:30 weekdays, 07:30-20:00 weekends (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Hringvegur um Síðu
100
Clear conditions

Known sand-drift area (Lómagnúpur). Wind now 6 m/s22 km/h13 mph, gusts 13 m/s47 km/h29 mph at Við Lómagnúp station (14:00).

Vegagerðin's survey of Ring Road sand areas records damaged paint and even broken windows from wind-blown sand (source).

Snow clearing: 7 days a week, hours vary along this section (winter schedule)

Vegagerðin may postpone clearing in bad weather. How snow clearing works

Driving an EV?

39 fast chargers (50 kW+) listed along this route. Longest stretch without one: 72 km.

Chargers, the longest gap and cold-weather range

Longest stretch without a listed fast charger: 72 km, Vík í Mýrdal to Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

DC chargers along the way

  1. km 0
    Seltjarnarnes
    • N1 · 150 kW
    • Ísorka · 130 kW
    • ON (Orka náttúrunnar) · 50 kW
    • Orkan · 400 kW
  2. km 3-12
    Kópavogur
    • Orkan · 400 kW
    • ON (Orka náttúrunnar) · 150 kW
    • Orkan · 350 kW
    • Tesla · 120 kW · 1.6 km off route
    • Ísorka · 60 kW
    • Olís · 130 kW
    • Tesla · 250 kW · 2.0 km off route
    • N1 · 150 kW · 2.8 km off route
    • N1 · 80 kW · 2.8 km off route
    • Tesla · 250 kW · 2.3 km off route
    • Orkan · 350 kW · 2.5 km off route
    • eONE · 150 kW
    • N1 · 240 kW
    • Ísorka · DC, power not listed · 1.5 km off route
    • Orkan · 400 kW
    • ON (Orka náttúrunnar) · 150 kW
    • ON (Orka náttúrunnar) · 50 kW
    • Bílabúð Benna / Orka Náttúrunnar · 350 kW
    • eONE · 180 kW
    • eONE · 120 kW · 2.5 km off route
    • eONE · 60 kW · 2.5 km off route
    • Ísorka · 225 kW
  3. km 31-46
    Hveragerði
    • ON (Orka náttúrunnar) · 50 kW · 1.4 km off route
    • ON (Orka náttúrunnar) · 50 kW
  4. km 57-59
    Selfoss
    • Atlantsolía · 260 kW
    • ON (Orka náttúrunnar) · DC, power not listed
    • ON (Orka náttúrunnar) · 50 kW
  5. km 94
    Hella
    • Ísorka · 150 kW
    • eONE · 150 kW
    • Orkan · 400 kW
  6. km 106
    Hvolsvöllur
    • Tesla · 250 kW
    • N1 · 240 kW
    • N1 · 150 kW
  7. km 125
    Seljalandsfoss
    • Laufey Welcome Center · 240 kW
  8. km 187
    Vík í Mýrdal
    • N1 · 80 kW
  9. km 259
    Kirkjubæjarklaustur
    • Ísorka · DC, power not listed
    • N1 · 100 kW
    • Tesla · 250 kW

Cold-weather range

Expect roughly 20-40% less range in freezing weather, and more in severe cold. Heating, winter tyres and cold batteries all cost range.

km

Coldest reading on this route: 1°C1°C34°F (current readings along the route and the 8-hour forecast at the destination). Between -5 and +10 °C, plan on roughly 70-90% of the rated range. This is a wide band drawn from studies of many cars, not a prediction for yours.

Where these figures come from

Charger data from OpenStreetMap (snapshot 2026-10-02), may be out of date; check the operator's app for availability. Listed means a DC socket within about 3 km of the route; 50 kW+ counts as fast only when OpenStreetMap lists the power. Strong headwinds and heavy loads reduce range further. All fast chargers in Iceland · © OpenStreetMap contributors

About this route

Past Vík along the South Coast to the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Driving conditions on this route are updated every 15 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.