Driving from Maharagama to Trincomalee
Trincomalee lies 240 km (149 mi) north-east of Maharagama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 40 min without stops, over roughly 293 km (182 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Maharagama | Trincomalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| Population | 195,355 | 108,420 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) |
| Postal codes | 10280 | 31000 |
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Staying in Trincomalee
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Common questions
How far is Trincomalee from Maharagama?
240 km (149 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Maharagama; by road roughly 293 km (182 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maharagama to Trincomalee by car?
About 3 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maharagama and Trincomalee?
No, both are on Asia/Colombo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.