Reykjavík → Mývatn

To the Lake Mývatn area with its pseudocraters, lava fields, and geothermal baths. · approx. 463 km· Updated Jul 30, 09:50 UTC

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To the Lake Mývatn area with its pseudocraters, lava fields, and geothermal baths. 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

463 km6h 56m

Roads:4917020724726731848

Weather at Mývatn

Temperature6°C

Wind3.9 m/s (gusts 6)

Forecast next 8h

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7:005°C4 m/s

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

Hvammsvík

Ocean-side geothermal hot springs in Hvalfjörður. Eight natural pools at different temperatures with fjord views. Opened in 2022.

3 km off route

Borgarnes

Historic town in West Iceland. Gateway to Snæfellsnes. Settlement Center museum with Egil's Saga exhibition.

Right on the route

Akureyri

Largest town in North Iceland. Botanical gardens, Christmas house, whale watching. Gateway to the Mývatn region.

2 km off route

Skógarböðin

Geothermal spa in Akureyri overlooking Eyjafjörður. Modern infinity pool surrounded by birch forest. Opened in 2021.

Right on the route

Goðafoss

Spectacular horseshoe-shaped waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót river. Symbolic site where Iceland adopted Christianity in 1000 AD.

1 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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Hringvegur: Vesturlandsvegur

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Hringvegur: Þingvallavegur - Hvalfjarðargöng

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Hvalfjarðargöng

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Hringvegur. Hvalfjarðargöng - Grundartangi

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Hringvegur: Grundartangi - Melasveitarvegur

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Hafnarfjall

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Hringvegur: Borgarnes - Baulan

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Hringvegur. Baulan - Norðurárdalsvegur n. vegamót

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Holtavörðuheiði

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Hringvegur: Staðarskáli - Hvammstangavegur

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Hringvegur: Hvammstangavegur - Víðigerði

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Víðigerði - Gljúfurá

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Hringvegur: Gljúfurá - Blönduós

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Reykjabraut

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Auðkúluvegur

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Svínvetningabraut frá Auðkúluvegi að Hringvegi

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Vatnsskarð: Svínvetningabraut - Varmahlíð

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Hringvegur: Varmahlíð - Kjálkavegur

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Hringvegur.: Kjálkavegur - Fremri-Kot

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Öxnadalsheiði: Fremri-Kot - Þverá í Öxnadal

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Hringvegur: Þverá í Öxnadal - Ólafsfjarðarvegur

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Hringvegur: Ólafsfjarðarvegur - Akureyri

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Hringvegur: Akureyri

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Hringvegur: Akureyri, Leirunesti - Vaðlaheiðargöng

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Hringvegur: Vaðlaheiðargöng

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Ljósavatnsskarð: Vaðlaheiðargöng - Kross, Norðausturvegur

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Hringvegur: Fljótsheiði

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Mývatnsheiði: Aðaldalsvegur - Mývatnsvegur

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Mývatnssveitarvegur

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About this route

To the Lake Mývatn area with its pseudocraters, lava fields, and geothermal baths.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.