Driving from Negombo to Maharagama
Maharagama lies 41 km (26 mi) south of Negombo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 38 min without stops, over roughly 50 km (31 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Negombo | Maharagama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| Population | 137,223 | 195,355 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) |
| Postal codes | 11500 | 10280 |
Where to book car hire from Negombo to Maharagama
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Staying in Maharagama
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Common questions
How far is Maharagama from Negombo?
41 km (26 mi) in a straight line, south of Negombo; by road roughly 50 km (31 mi).
How long does it take to get from Negombo to Maharagama by car?
About 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Negombo and Maharagama?
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.