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Moving from Maryland to Lekki takes you from the mainland area of Lagos to the island. The journey cuts across major highways and water bridges. Because of heavy traffic on this route, your travel time depends largely on the time of day you choose to move. While a smooth ride can take under an hour, heavy peak period traffic can drag the trip to nearly two hours or more.
Distance
28.0 km
Duration
1h 35m
Total Cost
β¦1,800 - β¦2,600
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Walk to the main Maryland Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road and board a yellow Danfo bus going to Obalende.
Drop at Obalende last stop, walk through the park to the section where buses leave for Lekki or Ajah.
Board another Danfo heading towards Lekki/Ajah and tell the conductor you will drop at your specific bus stop.
Take a short Keke or walk from the express to enter into your final street destination inside Lekki.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk to the main Maryland Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road and board a yellow Danfo bus going to Obalende.
Drop at Obalende last stop, walk through the park to the section where buses leave for Lekki or Ajah.
Board another Danfo heading towards Lekki/Ajah and tell the conductor you will drop at your specific bus stop.
Take a short Keke or walk from the express to enter into your final street destination inside Lekki.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Maryland β Lekki corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,600
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
For morning trips, leave Maryland before 6:00 AM to beat the island-bound rush. If you miss this window, wait until 10:30 AM when the early traffic drops. For evening trips, avoid moving between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM when workers are returning back to the mainland.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally busy and populated. However, commuters must stay alert at night around major junctions like Obalende and under the bridges. Avoid displaying expensive phones or laptops inside slow-moving yellow buses to prevent 'one-chance' operators and traffic pickpockets.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or train link that runs all the way from Maryland into Lekki. However, you can use the Cowry card to board a standard regulated bus from major terminals like Oshodi or Obalende to connect parts of your journey.
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 Maryland β Lekki corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,600
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
-8 to -3 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Ikorodu Road
Lekki β Maryland
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