Moving from the upscale corporate environment of Oniru down to the rapidly growing residential hub of Abijo takes you straight across the main spine of the Lekki-Epe Expressway corridor. The journey covers about 36.5 kilometers and can change from a straightforward ride to a very long journey depending entirely on your departure hour, heavy rains, or local bottlenecks like the Ajah under-bridge area.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To escape the worst gridlock, leave Oniru between 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM for off-peak travel. If you must travel during evening peak hours, expect massive delays between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM as thousands of workers hit the Lekki-Epe corridor.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
0 to 5 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+11 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
Toggle to view the alternative travel plan for this search.
Take a local Keke or take a short walk from your point in Oniru out to the main Lekki-Epe Expressway at Sandfill Bus Stop or Marwa Bus Stop.
Board a commercial yellow Danfo bus going directly towards Ajah. Ensure you clarify with the conductor that the bus is passing through Jakande and Chevron.
Drop at Ajah under-bridge, walk past the market park area, and board another moving Danfo or commercial bus heading down towards Epe or Awoyaya.
Always enter with 'change' (small denomination notes) to avoid shouting matches with the conductor.
Hold your phone tightly and keep your bags zipped, especially when transiting through the crowded Ajah under-bridge space.
Do not board a bus where the passengers look suspicious or if the conductor is too eager to pull you inside an empty vehicle.
Was this route guide helpful for your commute today?
Safety Rating
Medium - Generally safe during daylight hours, but commuters must watch out for one-chance buses around Sandfill, pickpockets at Ajah under-bridge, and occasional traffic robberies during late-night standstill gridlock.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no functional rail system on this axis yet. Standard LAMATA regulated buses operate up to Ajah from Obalende/CMS, but they do not use dedicated BRT lanes here, meaning they sit in the same traffic as everyone else.
Distance
36.5 km
Duration
1h 50m
Total Cost
₦1,800 - ₦2,600
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+11 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
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Oniru → Abijo corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦8,100
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
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
Lekki-Epe Expressway
If you take commercial Danfo or Coaster buses, the current realistic cost ranges from ₦1,800 to ₦2,900 in total. This depends heavily on fuel scarcity situations and whether you are traveling during peak rush hours.
No, you cannot find a direct Danfo going from inside Oniru straight to Abijo. You must move out to the main Lekki-Epe Expressway at Sandfill or Marwa, then take a bus to Ajah before entering the final connection bus to Abijo.
If the under-bridge area is completely gridlocked, you can drop off early at the Ajah flyover area, walk across the pedestrian paths safely, and board a waiting Korope or Danfo on the other side heading towards Sangotedo and Abijo.
When heavy rain causes flooding at key areas like Jakande or Abraham Adesanya, drivers quickly hike their prices. Fares can jump by ₦500 to ₦1,000 extra instantly because fewer buses will be willing to ply the flooded road.