Sri Lanka route guide · Central Province to Southern Province
Bentota, known for its river, water sports and resort hotels, is 5.5 to 6.5 hours from Nuwara Eliya by car. Many travellers break the drive in Colombo.
The first part of the drive descends from the hills around Nuwara Eliya on winding roads before the land flattens out.
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About 210 km by road.
5.5 to 6.5 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 10.5 to 12.5 hours of driving in total. Staying at least one night is better.
Colombo is the most natural place to break the journey, about 4.5 to 5 hours from Nuwara Eliya.
