From Cape Town, drive through Bloubergstrand and follow the West Coast Road (R27) past Melkbostrand and Koeberg until you reach the Atlantis / Mamre turn off.

Turn right, drive past Atlantis and continue until you reach a T-junction. Turn left, following the sign that says Mamre / Darling.

Drive past Mamre and continue until you reach Darling.

Should you choose not to turn right at the Atlantis / Mamre turnoff, you can continue along the coastal road (R27) until you see the Yzerfontein / Darling sign.

Turn right and continue until you reach Darling.

From the N1, take the N7 past the Caltex Refinery to Malmesbury and then follow the R315 to Darling.

If you're wondering how long it is to drive from Cape Town to Darling? The driving time is an easy hour drive.

Wondering where else you can explore around the Western Cape then read our directions overview and enjoy the many road trips.

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