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This guide helps you plan a long-distance journey from Kingsway Road (assumed to be in Onitsha, Anambra State, given the route details) to the upscale Banana Island in Lagos State. The route covers over 560 km, passing through major cities like Enugu, Benin City, and Ibadan before reaching Lagos. Expect a travel time of around 7 hours under ideal conditions, but traffic, road conditions, and stops can extend this significantly. Public transport involves interstate buses or Sienna charters, followed by local Lagos transport.
Distance
567.3 km
Duration
6h 49m
Total Cost
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From Kingsway Road, take a Keke Napep or Okada to a major interstate bus park in Onitsha (e.g., Bridge Head Park or Upper Iweka).
Board a reputable interstate luxury bus (e.g., ABC Transport, God is Good Motors, The Young Shall Grow) heading to Lagos. Specify 'Jibowu' or 'Ojota' as your preferred drop-off in Lagos.
From Jibowu/Ojota, take a BRT bus or 'Danfo' (yellow commercial bus) to CMS/Obalende. If you are at Ojota, you can take a direct BRT to CMS. If at Jibowu, you might need to take a Danfo to Fadeyi/Yaba, then another to CMS.
From CMS/Obalende, take another 'Danfo' or a shared taxi (popularly called 'Along') heading towards Ikoyi. Ask to drop at 'Falomo Bridge' or 'Awolowo Road junction'.
From Falomo/Awolowo Road, take a Keke Napep or a shared taxi directly into Banana Island. You will pass through the security gate.
Once inside Banana Island, direct your Keke/taxi to 2nd Avenue, then Ondo Street, and finally B Close.
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From Kingsway Road, take a Keke Napep or Okada to a major interstate bus park in Onitsha (e.g., Bridge Head Park or Upper Iweka).
Board a reputable interstate luxury bus (e.g., ABC Transport, God is Good Motors, The Young Shall Grow) heading to Lagos. Specify 'Jibowu' or 'Ojota' as your preferred drop-off in Lagos.
From Jibowu/Ojota, take a BRT bus or 'Danfo' (yellow commercial bus) to CMS/Obalende. If you are at Ojota, you can take a direct BRT to CMS. If at Jibowu, you might need to take a Danfo to Fadeyi/Yaba, then another to CMS.
From CMS/Obalende, take another 'Danfo' or a shared taxi (popularly called 'Along') heading towards Ikoyi. Ask to drop at 'Falomo Bridge' or 'Awolowo Road junction'.
From Falomo/Awolowo Road, take a Keke Napep or a shared taxi directly into Banana Island. You will pass through the security gate.
Once inside Banana Island, direct your Keke/taxi to 2nd Avenue, then Ondo Street, and finally B Close.
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Best Time to Travel
Depart early in the morning (between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM) to avoid peak Lagos traffic and ensure you arrive at your destination before nightfall. Avoid traveling on Fridays and Sundays if possible, as these are peak travel days, especially on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leading to longer journey times.
Safety Rating
Medium. Interstate highways in Nigeria can have security risks, especially at night. It's strongly advisable to travel during daylight hours. Within Lagos, 'one-chance' incidents (where passengers are robbed in commercial vehicles) can occur; always use reputable transport and be aware of your surroundings. Avoid displaying expensive items openly.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is available for parts of your journey within Lagos, specifically from major bus terminals like Ikorodu Road (Ojota) or CMS. While there is a new standard gauge rail line from Ibadan to Lagos, it's not directly integrated with this route's starting or ending point for the entire journey. You could consider it for the Ibadan-Lagos segment if you first get to Ibadan by other means.
Private and public transit vehicles entering Abuja city center via the City Gate must maintain the 50km/h speed limit to avoid FRSC safety penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Kingsway Road → Banana Island corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦103,700
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-6 to -1 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Private and public transit vehicles entering Abuja city center via the City Gate must maintain the 50km/h speed limit to avoid FRSC safety penalties.
Areas Affected
Kingsway Road