Day trip from Kandy to Moratuwa
Moratuwa lies 101 km (63 mi) south-west of Kandy, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 101 km (63 mi) apart, Moratuwa is a realistic day trip from Kandy: about 1 h 39 min each way by road.
| Kandy | Moratuwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| Population | 111,701 | 168,280 |
| Elevation | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) |
| Postal codes | 20000 | 10400 |
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Staying in Moratuwa
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Common questions
How far is Moratuwa from Kandy?
101 km (63 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kandy; by road roughly 123 km (77 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kandy to Moratuwa by road?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kandy and Moratuwa?
No, both are on Asia/Colombo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.