
Sri Lanka route guide · North Western Province to Southern Province
Bentota, known for its river, water sports and resort hotels, is 4.5 to 5.5 hours from Kalpitiya by car.
Between Colombo and the south coast your driver can use the Southern Expressway, the fastest road in the country; tolls are usually included in the price.
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About 240 km by road.
4.5 to 5.5 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 9 to 11 hours of driving in total. Staying at least one night is better.
Good stops include Negombo Fish Market, Negombo Beach, Colombo National Museum.