Sri Lanka route guide · Uva Province to North Central Province
Anuradhapura, known for giant stupas and the sacred Bodhi tree, is 7 to 8 hours from Ella by car. Many travellers break the drive in Dambulla.
The first part of the drive descends from the hills around Ella on winding roads before the land flattens out.
This is a long day in the car. Leave early and take breaks every two hours or so.
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About 230 km by road.
7 to 8 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 14 to 16.5 hours of driving in total. Staying at least one night is better.
Dambulla is the most natural place to break the journey, about 5 to 6 hours from Ella.
