Iceland Roads

Egilsstaðir

632 km632 km393 mi from Reykjavík · ~8h 15m· Updated

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Looks good
Main service hub of East Iceland. Near Hallormsstaðarskógur forest, Hengifoss waterfall, and multiple fjords. Largest town in the east. Roads are reported clear and conditions look good for driving today. Always check road.is and vedur.is, and call 1777 if in doubt.
  • Clear surface, light wind, good weather
  • Conditions improving: Icy patches → Clear conditions (2h ago)
Our assessment based on official data from road.is and vedur.is.

Current weather at Egilsstaðir

Temperature5°C5°C42°F
Wind2.8 m/s10.2 km/h6.3 mph (gusts 4 m/s15 km/h9 mph)

Forecast: next 24h

14:006°C6°C42°F2 m/s6 km/h4 mph
17:004°C4°C40°F2 m/s6 km/h4 mph
20:002°C2°C35°F3 m/s9 km/h6 mph
23:001°C1°C33°F1 m/s3 km/h2 mph
2:000°C0°C32°F1 m/s4 km/h2 mph
5:000°C0°C32°F3 m/s9 km/h6 mph
8:000°C0°C31°F1 m/s5 km/h3 mph
11:002°C2°C36°F1 m/s2 km/h1 mph

Live road cameras nearby

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

Guides for this trip

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Rental

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Winter

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Road conditions along the route

Hringvegur: Reyðarfjörður - Fáskrúðsfjarðargöng
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Clear conditions
Borgarfjarðarvegur: Egilsstaðir - Eiðar
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Clear conditions
Skriðdals- og Breiðdalsvegur: Egilsstaðir - Úlfsstaðir
100
Clear conditions
Hringvegur: Hlíðarvegur - Fellabær
100
Clear conditions
Upphéraðsvegur: Fellabær - Hjarðarból
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Clear conditions
Norðfjarðarvegur: Reyðarfjörður - Eskifjörður
100
Clear conditions

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 to Egilsstaðir over the Öxi mountain road (Route 939), a shortcut that Vegagerðin does not clear daily in winter. The coast road (Route 1) through the Eastfjords is the alternative.

Part of these routes

Live conditions for the full circuit, not just the road into Egilsstaðir.

Ring Road1332 km1332 km828 mi
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Nearby destinations

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Vök Baths1 km1 km1 mi away

Geothermal infinity pools floating on Lake Urriðavatn in East Iceland. Modern design, cold plunge, and sustainable energy.

Seyðisfjörður18 km18 km11 mi away

Colorful harbor town in the East Fjords, known for its arts scene.

Stuðlagil27 km27 km17 mi away

Stunning basalt column canyon in East Iceland. Thousands of hexagonal columns lining the turquoise glacial river. Requires a 2km hike.

Eskifjörður28 km28 km17 mi away

Town in the East Fjords, near Seyðisfjörður and Egilsstaðir.

Hengifoss31 km31 km19 mi away

One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls at 128m. Striking red clay strata between black basalt columns. 2.5km hike with Litlanesfoss along the way.

Neskaupstaður36 km36 km22 mi away

Town at the end of the East Fjords. Remote fishing community surrounded by mountains. Gateway to remote hiking trails.