The R44 is a provincial route in Western Cape, South Africa that connects Piketberg with Kleinmond via Wellington, Stellenbosch, Somerset West and Strand. The coastal section between Kleinmond and Gordon's Bay is a very scenic ocean drive. The section between Gordon's Bay and Stellenbosch via Strand and Somerset West is a dual carriageway. The R44 is co-signed with the R46 between Gouda and Hermon in the Berg River valley.
Route
The R44 begins in Piketberg at a roundabout junction with the N7 national route and the R365 road. It begins by heading east-south-east as Kerk Street to leave the town. It heads for 24 kilometres to the town of Porterville, where it turns to the south and passes through the town before heading another 35 kilometres, bypassing Saron, to reach the town of Gouda.