Island-hopping bridges over the open sea. That is what Atlantic Ocean Road promises, and it delivers. At about 22 miles (35 km), it is a drive best taken slowly, over 1 day, with time to pull over whenever the view demands it on the way from Molde to Kristiansund.
Open this route in XCRSNSetting out from Molde
Start early, with a full tank and a loose plan. Molde is where the road begins, and the first miles set the rhythm for everything that follows.
The first big moment is Storseisundet Bridge. Give it the time it deserves; it is why many people make this trip at all.
Along the way
The road strings together Atlantic Ocean Road. It is the natural place to stop, eat well and stretch your legs.
Do not miss Eldhusøya walkway.
Arriving in Kristiansund
The final miles always go faster than you expect.
By the end you will have seen Storseisundet Bridge and Eldhusøya walkway, and you will understand why Atlantic Ocean Road belongs on any list of great drives.
When to go and how to pace it
The best time to drive it is May–September. Plan on 1 day so the drive never feels rushed.
Check route weather and fuel stops on the Plan tab before you go.
XCRSN prices fuel for every leg in the local currency, finds stops along the way and books overnights near each town.
