Iceland Roads

Studlagil

also known as Basalt Column Gorge

610 km from Reykjavík · ~8h 0m

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

Distance610 km
Driving time~8h 0m

Current weather at Studlagil

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Forecast next 8h

0:002°C17.3 km/h
1:001°C17.6 km/h
2:001°C19.1 km/h
3:002°C16.6 km/h
4:002°C17.6 km/h
5:002°C17.3 km/h
6:003°C17.3 km/h
7:003°C15.1 km/h

Fuel cost for this drive

Season
Fuel
48 L at current average prices

Compact SUV: e.g. Dacia Duster, Kia Sportage, Toyota RAV4. One-way drive of 610 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 Studlagil — distances as the crow flies.