Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir: road conditions today
The drive from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir is 562.1 km and takes about 7h 44m in normal conditions. Right now, conditions add delays — plan for 10h 9m.
Warning: 9 sections of this route are currently closed or impassable: Sprengisandsleið: Vatnsfellsvirkjun - Versalir, Sprengisandsleið: Versalir - Nýidalur, Austurleið: Sprengisandsleið - Skjálfandafljót, Austurleið: Sprengisandsleið - Holuhraun, Austurleið: Holuhraun - Askja, Austurleið: Vikursandur, Austurleið: Öskjuleið - Kverkfjallaleið, Austurleið: Kreppa - Arnardalsleið, Austurleið: Möðrudalsleið - Jökuldalsv. (Þríh.leið). Check alternatives before driving.
Fuel cost for this drive
Season
Fuel
44 L at current average prices…
Compact SUV: e.g. Dacia Duster, Kia Sportage, Toyota RAV4. One-way drive of 562 km, priced at the live country-wide average from all fuel stations.
Consumption figures are estimates averaged from Iceland’s most common rental cars — your vehicle may differ, so adjust the L/100 km value to match. Winter driving in Iceland typically uses 10–20% more fuel than summer.
Common questions about this drive
- How long is the drive from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir?
- The drive is 562.1 km and takes about 7h 44m in normal conditions. Current conditions add delays — plan for about 10h 9m right now.
- Is the road from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir open today?
- Not fully — 9 sections are currently closed or impassable (Sprengisandsleið: Vatnsfellsvirkjun - Versalir, Sprengisandsleið: Versalir - Nýidalur, Austurleið: Sprengisandsleið - Skjálfandafljót, Austurleið: Sprengisandsleið - Holuhraun, Austurleið: Holuhraun - Askja, Austurleið: Vikursandur, Austurleið: Öskjuleið - Kverkfjallaleið, Austurleið: Kreppa - Arnardalsleið, Austurleið: Möðrudalsleið - Jökuldalsv. (Þríh.leið)). Check alternatives before driving.
- Do I need a 4x4 to drive to Egilsstaðir?
- No — Egilsstaðir is reachable on paved or gravel roads. In winter, check conditions before driving regardless of vehicle.