Iceland Roads

Goðafoss

also known as Waterfall of the Gods

445 km from Reykjavík · ~5h 30m

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Caution
Spectacular horseshoe-shaped waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót river. Symbolic site where Iceland adopted Christianity in 1000 AD. No live road reports cover this area right now — verify conditions with road.is before driving.
Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

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

Drive from Reykjavík

Distance445 km
Driving time~5h 30m

Current weather at Goðafoss

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Forecast next 8h

0:006°C6.8 km/h
1:006°C5.4 km/h
2:006°C2.9 km/h
3:006°C1.1 km/h
4:006°C0.4 km/h
5:007°C1.1 km/h
6:007°C2.5 km/h
7:008°C2.2 km/h

Fuel cost for this drive

Season
Fuel
35 L at current average prices

Compact SUV: e.g. Dacia Duster, Kia Sportage, Toyota RAV4. One-way drive of 445 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.

Nearby destinations

Other places to check near Goðafoss — distances as the crow flies.