
Sri Lanka route guide · Sabaragamuwa Province to Southern Province
Bentota, known for its river, water sports and resort hotels, is 3.5 to 4 hours from Pinnawala 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.
The first part of the drive descends from the hills around Pinnawala on winding roads before the land flattens out.
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About 150 km by road.
3.5 to 4 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 7 to 8 hours of driving in total. Staying at least one night is better.
Good stops include Colombo National Museum, Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple.