Moving from Dolphin Estate in Ikoyi to Ketu Mile 12 takes you from the quiet side of Lagos Island straight to the busy markets of the Mainland. The journey relies heavily on crossing the Third Mainland Bridge and navigating the popular Ikorodu Road corridor. Depending on the time of day, traffic can change a short trip into a long journey, so knowing the right buses, junctions, and costs is key.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the morning traffic, leave Dolphin Estate before 6:30 AM. For the afternoon or off-peak period, travel between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM. If you are traveling in the evening, be prepared for heavy rush-hour traffic between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM as workers head back to the Mainland.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must stay alert at night. Watch out for pickpockets at busy spots like Obalende, Ojota, and Ketu under-bridge. Keep your phones and wallets secure inside your bags, especially when the bus slows down in heavy traffic or when boarding crowded Danfos.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, BRT buses are highly available from Ojota and Ketu going towards Mile 12 along the dedicated Ikorodu Road lane. However, there is no direct commercial rail service connecting this specific route yet.
Distance
24.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦1,300 - ₦2,100
Status
Verified Route
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
5 to 10 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.09x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+9 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke ride out of Dolphin Estate to the main road at Alfred Rewane Road or move straight to Obalende Park.
At Obalende Park, board a direct Danfo bus going to Ojota or Ketu. Ensure you ask the conductor if the bus is passing through Third Mainland Bridge.
If your Obalende bus stops at Ojota, drop at Ojota under-bridge and cross the pedestrian bridge to board a final short Danfo or BRT going to Ketu Mile 12.
Always enter the bus with 'change' (small naira notes) to avoid arguments with conductors.
Keep your windows rolled up halfway in slow-moving traffic to prevent phone snatchers from reaching in.
Listen carefully to the conductor when they call out destinations so you do not enter a bus going to Mile 2 by mistake.
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How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+9 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
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Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
Alfred Rewane Road
If you are using public Danfo buses, the total cost will run between ₦1,300 and ₦2,100 depending on traffic. If you use a ride-hailing app, expect to pay between ₦6,000 and ₦9,500.
No, there are no direct public buses inside Dolphin Estate. You must first get to the Obalende bus park or the main road to board a bus heading to Ojota, Ketu, or Mile 12.
The safest time is during daylight hours, from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. At late hours, the under-bridge areas can become lonely and risky, so try to finish your trip before night falls.
Yes, very much. If there is an accident or heavy evening rush on the Third Mainland Bridge, it will delay your journey significantly. Always check local traffic updates before you leave.