Egilsstaðir

695 km from Reykjavík · ~9h 0m· Updated Sep 7, 12:55 UTC

Main service hub of East Iceland. Near Hallormsstaðarskógur forest, Hengifoss waterfall, and multiple fjords. Largest town in the east. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.

Moderate crosswind across the road

Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

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

Moderate crosswind across the road. About 13 m/s blowing across the road on the way to Egilsstaðir - keep a firm grip, especially in a campervan or high-sided vehicle.

Current weather at Egilsstaðir

Temperature8°C

Wind10.5 m/s (gusts 14)

Forecast: next 24h

0:007°C4 m/s

3:007°C8 m/s

6:007°C8 m/s

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12:007°C7 m/s

15:007°C8 m/s

18:007°C8 m/s

21:006°C6 m/s

Live road cameras nearby

Live images from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Click to enlarge.

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Drives to Egilsstaðir

Reykjavík → EgilsstaðirFull drive across Iceland through the Eastfjords to Egilsstaðir.
Akureyri → EgilsstaðirAcross the highlands or along the coast to the largest town in East Iceland.
Höfn → EgilsstaðirFrom Höfn through the Eastfjords to Egilsstaðir - winding fjord roads and tunnels.