The Icelandic Roads

There are 3 types of road in Iceland:

• Paved roads: The main highway circled around Iceland, Route 1 Ring Road is a typical example. Most roads inside the cities and towns are also paved. The usual speed limit is 90 km/hr on highways and 30 to 50 km/hr in urban areas.
• Gravel roads: a big portion of roads in Icelandic road systems are gravel roads. They could be in different conditions–potholes or washboard surfaces can be commonly found. The usual speed limit is 80 km/hr.
• F-roads: Icelandic mountain roads. They are ONLY open to the public during summertime (usually from mid-June to August)and ONLY accessible with 4WD vehicles as requested by law. The usual speed limit is 50 km/hr, but it is always a good idea to drive slow and steady on F-roads.

Please be reminded that: the speed limits on the actual roads you will use might differ depending on situations (e.g. road constructions, temporary closure etc.) Make sure you follow the road signs and drive accordingly, driving at slow speed if the situation requires.