Sri Lanka route guide · Cultural Triangle to Sabaragamuwa Province
Udawalawe National Park, known for reliable elephant safaris, is 6 to 7.5 hours from Polonnaruwa by car. Many travellers break the drive in Ella.
This is a long day in the car. Leave early and take breaks every two hours or so.
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About 255 km by road.
6 to 7.5 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 12 to 14.5 hours of driving in total. Staying at least one night is better.
Ella is the most natural place to break the journey, about 5 to 6 hours from Polonnaruwa.
