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Snæfellsnes: Iceland in miniature – Black Church and Mountains 2021-10-04📷 Eric Kilby, CC BY-SA 2.0

Road trips from Reykjavík

4 road trips that start in or near Reykjavík, from 2 to 4 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.

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Classic European drives

Iceland’s Golden Circle: Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss

197 km8 stops2 days
Snæfellsnes: Iceland in miniature – Black Church and Mountains 2021-10-04© Eric Kilby · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Classic European drives

Snæfellsnes: Iceland in miniature

282 km8 stops3 days
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Classic European drives

Iceland’s south coast: Skógafoss to the glacier lagoons

477 km9 stops4 days
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Mountains & lakes

Iceland’s south coast

492 km7 stops4 days

FAQs

What are the best road trips from Reykjavík?

Popular routes starting in or near Reykjavík: Iceland’s Golden Circle: Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss, Snæfellsnes: Iceland in miniature, Iceland’s south coast: Skógafoss to the glacier lagoons and Iceland’s south coast.

Is there a short road trip from Reykjavík?

The shortest is Iceland’s Golden Circle: Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss: 2 days, about 197 km.

What is the longest road trip from Reykjavík?

The longest is Iceland’s south coast: 4 days, about 492 km with 7 stops.