Reykjavík → Vestrahorn

Long South Coast drive past Höfn to the iconic Vestrahorn mountain silhouette. · approx. 468 km· Updated Sep 13, 15:30 UTC

Caution

Long South Coast drive past Höfn to the iconic Vestrahorn mountain silhouette. Drive with extra care. Some segments have slippery spots or strong wind.

Strong crosswind across the road
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.

Strong crosswind across the road. About 16 m/s blowing across Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði - keep a firm grip, especially in a campervan or high-sided vehicle.

Route

468 km6h 16m

Roads:491261205999720

Weather at Vestrahorn

Temperature9°C

Wind0.6 m/s (gusts 1)

Forecast next 8h

0:005°C4 m/s

1:005°C4 m/s

2:006°C1 m/s

3:006°C3 m/s

4:006°C4 m/s

5:006°C5 m/s

6:007°C6 m/s

7:007°C6 m/s

Fuel stops on the way

Fiskislóð
N1 · 1 km off route
B95 232.6
Diesel 272.0
Klöpp
ÓB · on route
B95 232.5
Diesel 271.7
Ánanaust
Olís · on route
B95 264.6
Diesel 296.8
Suðurströnd
Orkan · 2 km off route
B95 261.3
Diesel 293.2
Birkimelur
Orkan · on route
B95 261.3
Diesel 293.2
Eiðistorg
Orkan · 2 km off route
B95 261.3
Diesel 293.2

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Plan this route

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Notable stops along the way

Seltjarnarnes

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

Right on the route

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

Garðabær

Municipality in the Capital Region, adjacent to Reykjavík.

7 km off route

Kópavogur

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

4 km off route

Mosfellsbær

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

6 km off route

Hveragerði

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

2 km off route

Road conditions along the route

Lækjargata - Njarðargata

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringbraut

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Miklabraut, rampar og fráreinar

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Suðurlandsvegur um Hádegismóa

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Rauðavatn - Nesjavallaleið

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Fossvellir - Þrengslavegur

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur um Hellisheiði: Þrengslavegur - Þorlákshafnarvegur

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Selfoss - Hveragerði

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur : Þjórsá - Selfoss, Laugardælavegur

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Hella - Þjórsá

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Hvolsvöllur - Hella

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Markarfljót - Hvolsvöllur

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Steinar - Markarfljót

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Dyrhólavegur - Steinar

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur um Reynisfjall

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Vík

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur um Mýrdalssand

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Skaftárunguvegur - Skálm

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur um Eldhraun

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur um Síðu

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur um Skeiðarársand

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Fagurhólsmýri - Freysnes

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Fagurhólsmýri-Kvísker

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur um Breiðamerkursand: Jökulsá - Kvíá

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Hornafjarðarvegur (Hólmur) - Jökulsá

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hólmur - Nesjahverfi

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Nýtt hringtorg - Nesjahverfi

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Hringvegur: Hvalnes - Hafnarvegur

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

Stokksnesvegur

13h ago

100

Clear conditions

About this route

Long South Coast drive past Höfn to the iconic Vestrahorn mountain silhouette.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.