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Moving from Badagry to Lekki Phase 1 means traveling from the far West of Lagos to the East. It is a long journey that crosses the entire length of Lagos State. Because of the long distance, heavy traffic jams at key points, and regular fuel price increments, this journey requires careful planning, enough cash, and leaving very early in the morning to avoid spending your whole day on the road.
Distance
85.0 km
Duration
3h 0m
Total Cost
β¦3,800 - β¦5,300
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Go to the main Badagry Roundabout or Badagry Garage and board a big commercial bus or Danfo going to Mile 2.
Drop at Mile 2 bus stop. Walk carefully through the pedestrian bridge to the other side and look for a Danfo going to CMS or Obalende.
Get down at CMS or Obalende bus stop. Follow the park indicators and board a direct Danfo heading straight to Lekki or Ajah.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Lekki Phase 1 bus stop. Once you drop, you can enter a Keke or take a short walk into the estate.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Go to the main Badagry Roundabout or Badagry Garage and board a big commercial bus or Danfo going to Mile 2.
Drop at Mile 2 bus stop. Walk carefully through the pedestrian bridge to the other side and look for a Danfo going to CMS or Obalende.
Get down at CMS or Obalende bus stop. Follow the park indicators and board a direct Danfo heading straight to Lekki or Ajah.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Lekki Phase 1 bus stop. Once you drop, you can enter a Keke or take a short walk into the estate.
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Status
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Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the extreme Lagos morning traffic, the best time to leave Badagry is between 4:30 AM and 5:15 AM. This allows you to cross the worst bottlenecks before the road locks up. If you are traveling during off-peak hours, move between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the morning rush has cleared and the evening rush has not yet started.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must stay alert. Be careful at busy interchanges like Mile 2, Oshodi, and CMS, especially in the early mornings or late nights. Watch out for pickpockets who pretend to be commuters, and avoid displaying your expensive phones or large amounts of money. Keep your bags zipped and hold them in front of you in crowded areas.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, there is partial rail and BRT availability. You can take the Lagos Blue Line Rail from Mile 2 terminal to Marina (CMS), which helps you bypass all the traffic on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway and Orile corridor. For the rest of the journey, standard Danfo buses and ride-hailing cars are the main available choices.
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Badagry β Lekki Phase 1 corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦16,800
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
9 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
5 to 10 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.24x)
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Lekki Phase 1 β Badagry
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