Route guide
Langebaan (West Coast) to Cape Town
Route R27 West Coast Road via Table View and YzerfonteinAbout 125 kmDrive About 1½ hours
A quick, scenic run up the R27 with long straights, strong wind and the West Coast National Park on the way.
This guide was written for Cape Town to Langebaan (West Coast). 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 toll plazas.
- Fill up in Table View or Melkbosstrand; there's little until Langebaan.
- Flower season (around August and September) brings heavy weekend traffic into the park.
- Check West Coast National Park gate times if you're driving through it.
Langebaan to Melkbosstrand
Tortoises and buckSafetyRoad know-how
Wildlife crosses the road, especially in the national park. Stick to the park's speed limits.
Long straightsHazardRoad know-how
Easy to speed and to doze. Keep an eye on your speed and take a break if needed.
Strong crosswindsWeatherRoad know-how
The southeaster blows hard across the R27 in summer, with blowing sand. Hold the wheel firmly, especially towing.
Melkbosstrand to Cape Town
MelkbosstrandFuel & stopsRoad know-how
Last convenient fuel before the open road.
Table View trafficHazardRoad know-how
The R27 through Milnerton and Table View has robots and heavy commuter traffic.