Ring Road (Route 1)
Iceland's Route 1 circles the entire island, connecting the South Coast, Eastfjords, North, and West. The 1,332 km drive takes 12–15 driving hours without stops, but most travellers spend 7–10 days exploring along the way. Conditions vary dramatically by region and season — mountain passes like Hellisheiði and Öxnadalur can ice over in winter.
1,332 km total7–10 days recommended
154 clear sections0 cautions1 closed96% clear
Destinations along the route
Highlights
- Seljalandsfoss
- Skógafoss
- Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
- Dettifoss
- Mývatn
- Goðafoss
- Akureyri
- Kirkjufell
Travel information
Season
Year-round (winter sections may close in storms)
Recommended time
7–10 days
About this data
Road conditions are updated every 10 minutes from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). The condition summary above reflects the latest data for road segments along Ring Road. Always verify with road.is andSafeTravel.is before driving.