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How to get from Puttalam (North Western) to Nuwara Eliya (Central)

Calculate route from Puttalam (North Western, Sri Lanka) to Nuwara Eliya (Central, Sri Lanka).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Puttalam and Nuwara Eliya is 158.4 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Puttalam to Nuwara Eliya detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Puttalam - Nuwara Eliya by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from Nuwara Eliya to Puttalam :

158.4195.3 km3h28mn
  1. Continue onto Puttalam - Marichchikadai - Mannar Road 0h1mn
    553 m
  2. Turn left onto Kurunegala Road 0h0mn
    161 m
  3. Turn right onto Kurunegala Road 0h0mn
    29 m
  4. Turn left onto Katugastota-Kurunegala-Puttalam Road 0h0mn
    188 m
  5. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Katugastota-Kurunegala-Puttalam Road 0h2mn
    1.9 km
  6. Continue onto Katugastota-Kurunegala-Puttalam Road 0h28mn
    24.8 km
  7. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Katugastota-Kurunegala-Puttalam Road 1h39mn
    35.0 km
  8. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Katugastota-Kurunegala-Puttalam Road 0h5mn
    4.9 km
  9. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kurunegala - Puttalam Road 0h0mn
    31 m
  10. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kurunegala - Puttalam Road 0h22mn
    20.1 km
  11. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Kurunegala - Kandy Road 0h1mn
    1.3 km
  12. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kurunegala - Kandy Road 0h26mn
    27.5 km
  13. Turn right 0h1mn
    487 m
  14. Keep left 0h5mn
    2.9 km
  15. Turn right onto Aladeniya - Eriyagama Road 0h8mn
    6.1 km
  16. Turn sharp left 0h0mn
    215 m
  17. Turn right onto Pragathi Road 0h1mn
    768 m
  18. Turn left onto Colombo-Kandy Road 0h0mn
    108 m
  19. Turn right onto Sarananda Road 0h1mn
    868 m
  20. Turn right onto Penideniya Road 0h0mn
    256 m
  21. Turn left onto Penideniya Road 0h0mn
    258 m
  22. Turn left onto Meewathura Road 0h2mn
    1.7 km
  23. Turn slight left onto Kandy - Gampola Road 0h11mn
    10.3 km
  24. Turn left onto AA005 0h1mn
    599 m
  25. Turn left onto Nuwara Eliya Road 1h49mn
    51.8 km
  26. Keep left onto Bandaranayake Mawatha 0h0mn
    238 m
  27. Turn left onto Old Kandy Road 0h1mn
    459 m
  28. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Old Udupussellawa Road 0h1mn
    726 m
  29. Turn left onto Old Udupussellawa Road 0h0mn
    256 m
  30. Turn left onto Nuwara Eliya - Udapussellawa Road 0h1mn
    1.0 km
  31. Turn right onto Mahinda Mawatha 0h0mn
    6 m
  32. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Puttalam (Central) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Puttalam to biggest cities in North Western


Other major cities in country :

  • Maharagama [36], 66,576 inhabitants. 133 km
  • Kotikawatta [36], 64,565 inhabitants. 124 km
  • Anuradhapura [30], 60,943 inhabitants. 71 km
  • Vavuniya [38], 60,176 inhabitants. 108 km
  • Kolonnawa [36], 58,076 inhabitants. 123 km
  • Hendala [36], 56,978 inhabitants. 117 km

Route from Nuwara Eliya to major cities (Sri Lanka).

  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Colombo
    103 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Mount Lavinia
    103 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
    102 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Galkissa
    103 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Moratuwa
    102 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Jaffna
    312 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Negombo
    108 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Pita Kotte
    98 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
    97 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Trincomalee
    185 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Kalmunai
    126 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Galle
    121 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Point Pedro
    323 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Batticaloa
    130 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Katunayaka
    101 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Valvedditturai
    324 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Matara
    117 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Battaramulla South
    96 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Maharagama
    96 km
  • Distance Nuwara Eliya Kotikawatta
    97 km

Nearest cities to Puttalam :

  • Colombo, 648,034 inhabitants. 123 km
  • Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, 219,827 inhabitants. 133 km
  • Mount Lavinia, 219,827 inhabitants. 133 km
  • Galkissa, 215,941 inhabitants. 134 km
  • Moratuwa, 185,031 inhabitants. 141 km
  • Jaffna, 169,102 inhabitants. 183 km
  • Negombo, 137,223 inhabitants. 92 km
  • Pita Kotte, 118,179 inhabitants. 128 km
  • Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 115,826 inhabitants. 129 km
  • Kandy, 111,701 inhabitants. 121 km
  • Trincomalee, 108,420 inhabitants. 166 km
  • Kalmunai, 100,171 inhabitants. 232 km
  • Galle, 93,118 inhabitants. 227 km
  • Point Pedro, 89,810 inhabitants. 203 km
  • Batticaloa, 86,742 inhabitants. 209 km
  • Katunayaka, 84,643 inhabitants. 97 km
  • Valvedditturai, 78,205 inhabitants. 202 km
  • Matara, 76,254 inhabitants. 245 km
  • Battaramulla South, 75,633 inhabitants. 127 km
  • Dambulla, 66,716 inhabitants. 93 km
  • Maharagama, 66,576 inhabitants. 133 km
  • Kotikawatta, 64,565 inhabitants. 124 km
  • Anuradhapura, 60,943 inhabitants. 71 km
  • Vavuniya, 60,176 inhabitants. 108 km
  • Kolonnawa, 58,076 inhabitants. 123 km
  • Hendala, 56,978 inhabitants. 117 km
  • Ratnapura, 47,832 inhabitants. 163 km
  • Badulla, 47,587 inhabitants. 179 km
  • Puttalam, 45,661 inhabitants. 0 km
  • Welisara, 41,306 inhabitants. 113 km
  • Kalutara, 38,000 inhabitants. 162 km
  • Bentota, 37,000 inhabitants. 180 km
  • Matale, 36,462 inhabitants. 108 km
  • Homagama, 34,664 inhabitants. 134 km
  • Beruwala, 34,250 inhabitants. 174 km
  • Panadura, 33,735 inhabitants. 148 km
  • Mulleriyawa, 33,540 inhabitants. 123 km
  • Kandana, 33,424 inhabitants. 110 km
  • Ja Ela, 32,175 inhabitants. 107 km
  • Wattala, 30,725 inhabitants. 118 km
  • Peliyagoda, 30,717 inhabitants. 119 km
  • Kelaniya, 28,846 inhabitants. 121 km
  • Kurunegala, 28,571 inhabitants. 85 km
  • Nuwara Eliya, 25,775 inhabitants. 159 km
  • Gampola, 24,730 inhabitants. 127 km
  • Chilaw, 24,712 inhabitants. 51 km
  • Eravur Town, 22,982 inhabitants. 198 km
  • Hanwella Ihala, 22,918 inhabitants. 129 km
  • Weligama, 22,179 inhabitants. 239 km
  • Vakarai, 21,000 inhabitants. 177 km

Location Puttalam (North Western) :

Country flag
Location Puttalam
State North Western
County
Country Sri Lanka
Country code / ISO 2 LK
Latitude 8.0362000
Longitude 79.8283000
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Asia/Colombo

Location Nuwara Eliya (Central) :

Country flag
Location Nuwara Eliya
State Central
County Nuwara Eliya District
Country Sri Lanka
Country code / ISO 2 LK
Latitude 6.9707800
Longitude 80.7828600
Altitude 1868 meters
Time zone Asia/Colombo

Find a hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Jetwing Warwick Gardens


Elevated 5782 feet above sea level within the mountains of Ambewela, Jetwing Warwick Gardens. Surrounded by charming farm lands, its rooms come with balconies and butler services. A restaurant and library are available. This hotel is located 9.56 from the city center Vakarai.

This 5.0 star property has 5 rooms. You can book a room from 181.04 USD.

Location :
Jetwing Warwick Gardens
Ambewela
22216 Nuwara Eliya

Book a room from 181.04 USD

Savaanaa Rest


Savaanaa Rest is a 3-star property situated in Bogahakumbura. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. This hotel is located 11.29 from the city center Vakarai.

This 3.0 star property has 7 rooms. You can book a room from 31.5 USD.

Location :
Savaanaa Rest
Vidurupola Road Gawarammana
90350 Keppetipola

Book a room from 31.5 USD

Mount Lake Inn


Located in Nuwara Eliya, Mount Lake Inn features free WiFi access and free private parking. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature views of the mountain or lake. All rooms include a private bathroom. This hotel is located 5.53 from the city center Vakarai.

This 3.0 star property has 4 rooms. You can book a room from 26.4 USD.

Location :
Mount Lake Inn
B34, dimuthugama, Meepilimanan, Nuwara Eliya
22200 Nuwara Eliya

Book a room from 26.4 USD

The Forest and Lake by Schofieldshire


Located in Nuwara Eliya, 8 km from Gregory Lake and 10 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, The Forest and Lake by Schofieldshire provides mountain views and free WiFi. This hotel is located 5.51 from the city center Vakarai.

This 5.0 star property has 6 rooms. You can book a room from 90 USD.

Location :
The Forest and Lake by Schofieldshire
World's End Road 73/1, Dimuthugama Potato Farm, Meepilimana,
22200 Nuwara Eliya

Book a room from 90 USD

Hotel Ashford


Ashford Hotel is set in on the foothills of the scenic Hakkgala Range just 2 km from Gregory Lake. It features a 24-hour reception and an in-house restaurant serving local Sri Lankan and international meals. This hotel is located 5.17 from the city center Vakarai.

This 4.0 star property has 117 rooms. You can book a room from 35 USD.

Location :
Hotel Ashford
Welimada Road, Seetha Eliya, Nuwara Eliya
22200 Nuwar Eliya

Book a room from 35 USD

Amaya Langdale


Located in the beautiful Nuwara Eliya Hills, boutique hotel Langdale by Amaya offers luxury rooms with amazing hillside views. It features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. This hotel is located 6.77 from the city center Vakarai.

This 5.0 star property has 13 rooms. You can book a room from 150 USD.

Location :
Amaya Langdale
Radella, Nanu Oya
22200 Nuwara Eliya

Book a room from 150 USD

The Mist by HermesNest


Located in Nuwara Eliya, in a building dating from 2017, The Mist by HermesNest features a terrace and guestrooms with free WiFi. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Gregory Lake is 3.5 km from the hotel. This hotel is located 3.74 from the city center Vakarai.

This 3.0 star property has 4 rooms. You can book a room from 63.75 USD.

Location :
The Mist by HermesNest
27, misty hill Katumana
22200 Nuwara Eliya

Book a room from 63.75 USD

Glory Bush Boutique Villa


Located in Nuwara Eliya, 3 km from Gregory Lake and 4.2 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, Glory Bush Boutique Villa offers accommodation with access to a garden with a terrace. Complimentary WiFi is provided. This hotel is located 3.50 from the city center Vakarai.

This 4.0 star property has 6 rooms. You can book a room from 99 USD.

Location :
Glory Bush Boutique Villa
35/10, Windermere Park, Katumaana
22080 Nuwara Eliya

Book a room from 99 USD

Blue Meadows - Nuwara Eliya


Blue Meadows - Nuwara Eliya in Nuwara Eliya features 3-star accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. Gregory Lake is 2.1 km away and Hakgala Botanical Garden is 5 km from the hotel. This hotel is located 2.98 from the city center Vakarai.

This 3.0 star property has 17 rooms. You can book a room from 43.8 USD.

Location :
Blue Meadows - Nuwara Eliya
3/11, Baker's Farm Road Mahagastota
22200 Nuwara Eliya

Book a room from 43.8 USD

Gal Bangalawa - Rock Bungalow


Located within a tea estate in Nuwara Eliya, Gal Bangalawa (Rock Bungalow) features a holiday home in a quiet and relaxing setting. Offering scenic views of Sri Lanka’s highest mountains, the property has its own restaurant. This hotel is located 2.81 from the city center Vakarai.

This 3.0 star property has 3 rooms. You can book a room from 110 USD.

Location :
Gal Bangalawa - Rock Bungalow
20/3, Badulla Road
22208 Nuwara Eliya

Book a room from 110 USD