Route guide
Cape Town City Centre to Table View
Route R27 (Marine Drive) through Milnerton, or the M5 to the N1About 15 kmDrive 25–55 minutes at peak
A short distance that takes long at peak: the R27 has robots all through Table View and Milnerton.
This guide was written for Table View to Cape Town City Centre. The same roads apply on your trip, but read exits, merges and lane tips the other way round.
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Before you leave
- No tolls on this route.
- Leave before 6:15 to beat the Marine Drive queue.
- MyCiTi buses run from Table View to the city in their own lanes and are often quicker at peak.
Cape Town City Centre to Milnerton
Into townLane adviceRoad know-how
The R27 runs past Paarden Eiland towards the Foreshore. Take the N1 for the CBD and Waterfront exits.
M5 and N1 alternativeTipRoad know-how
From Milnerton, the M5 to the Koeberg interchange and the N1 can be quicker when Marine Drive is jammed.
Milnerton to Table View
Southeaster and sandWeatherRoad know-how
Strong summer wind blows sand across the road near the beachfront. Slow down when visibility drops.
MyCiTi lanesLane adviceRoad know-how
Bus lanes run along parts of the R27. Stay out of them; they're enforced.
Robots on the R27HazardRoad know-how
Traffic lights all the way through Table View and Milnerton. Queues build from about 6:30.