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Austurleið

Highlandsmedium east / hard westMin vehicle: varies by section4WD required

About

Main eastern route to Askja. The full crossing goes all the way to Sprengisandur.

Central F910 is the loneliest road in Iceland. Hours without seeing anyone. That's either peaceful or scary. Know which one you are first.

The complete east-west crossing wasn't done regularly until the 1990s. Before that, expedition territory only. Parts are still barely traveled.

The full east-west is 150km with nothing. Carry 20 liters extra fuel minimum. No cell signal in the middle. Tell someone your plan.

Why go

East side passes the 2014-2015 Holuhraun lava - younger than most phones. Still warm. The central section is some of Europe's darkest skies for stars.

Photo tips

Holuhraun glows red at sunset from residual heat. Everything shimmers. Central section = zero light pollution. Incredible stars.

Wildlife

Almost nothing lives in the middle. Look for fox tracks in the ash near Askja. They hunt ptarmigan here somehow.

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64.7333°N, 17.0000°W · Highlands

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Nearest town
Nesjahverfi — 96.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
246 km in a straight line
What else is close
15 mapped places within 20 km

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Is F910 open right now?

Live from Vegagerðin, the authority that opens and closes this road. Every other highland road is on the live F-road map.

1 highland road reported · 1 not reported · Vegagerðin, updated 3 min ago

F-roadStatus nowVegagerðin's wording
F910 AusturleiðNot reportedÓþekkt

F910 typically opens Late June and closes September — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Austurleið weather and conditions

Last updated

-2°Cclear · feels -11°C12 m/sgusts 179 h 47 mdaylight · 08:00 – 17:47
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Austurleið — photo by Pietro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Pietro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
F910 from Nyidalur to Dreki (full drive), Austurleið, Dyngjufjallaleið | F-roads Iceland 4KEpic Iceland
Iceland F-Roads F901 F907 F905 F910 To Askja August 2025Sean Liew
F-roads of Iceland: F910 & F894 (Austurleið, Öskjuvatnsvegur) (01.08.2020)Ervin Drives Around
ICELAND F26 F910 - Driving my Jimny on the Moon! S3E2The Adventures of Victor Bart
Iceland Original Gaesavatnaleid Route F910 at 64.82078, -17.87259 River Crossing1969FCS
ICELAND F88 F910 F26 DREKI NYIDALUR OLD GAESAVATNALEID1969FCS

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Jökulvegur16 km
  2. 2Kollumúlavegur24 km
  3. 3Öskjuleið37 km
  4. 4Dragaleið38 km
  5. 5Kverkfjallaleið47 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Skínandi33 km
  2. 2Drekafoss39 km
  3. 3Töfrafoss53 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Víti37 km
  2. 2Víti Askja38 km
  3. 3Laugarvallalaug66 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Freysnes83 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Mývatn93 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Möðrudalur93 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó101 km
  2. 2Krambúð101 km
  3. 3Bónus116 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

What car do I need for F910?
The minimum vehicle for F910 is "medium 4x4 east / large 4x4 west". A proper 4WD like the Dacia Duster or Suzuki Vitara covers "any 4x4" roads; pick something larger for "medium 4x4" routes. The rental section below has live prices — the code MAP gives 12% off.
Can I drive F910 in a 2WD car?
No. F910 legally requires 4WD, like every F-road in Iceland. Driving it in a 2WD car is illegal and voids your rental insurance if anything goes wrong.
When does F910 open?
F910 typically opens Late June and closes September. Always confirm on road.is before you drive — dates shift year to year with the weather.
How do I get to F910?
F910 (Austurleið) is located in Highlands. Check live road status on road.is before you drive — F-roads close without warning after rain or early snow.
Is river-crossing damage covered by rental insurance on F910?
No. River-crossing damage is excluded from every rental insurance policy in Iceland, even full-coverage plans. Cross only where locals or rangers confirm it’s safe.

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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All f-roads25 F-roads in Highlands, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams