Sri Lanka route guide · Central Province to North Western Province
Kalpitiya, known for kitesurfing and dolphin watching, is 7 to 8.5 hours from Nuwara Eliya by car. Many travellers break the drive in Kandy.
The first part of the drive descends from the hills around Nuwara Eliya 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 240 km by road.
7 to 8.5 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.
Kandy is the most natural place to break the journey, about 2.5 to 3 hours from Nuwara Eliya.
