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This guide helps you navigate from Oworo to Lekki Phase 1. The ideal journey is 21 km and takes about 19 minutes by car without traffic. However, Lagos traffic can significantly extend this time, so plan your trip carefully.
Distance
21.0 km
Duration
19 mins
Total Cost
₦500 - ₦900
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+11 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Depart from Oworo Bus Stop. Board a yellow Danfo bus heading towards Obalende.
Alight at Obalende Bus Stop. From Obalende, look for another yellow Danfo bus heading to Lekki Phase 1 or Admiralty Way. Confirm with the conductor if they are going to your specific destination in Lekki Phase 1.
Alight at your specific bus stop along Admiralty Way or Wole Olateju Crescent in Lekki Phase 1. You might need to take a Keke Napep (tricycle) or a short walk from the main road to reach your final address.
Always confirm the destination with the bus conductor ('Obalende?' 'Lekki Phase 1?') before boarding.
Try to board buses that are already half-full to avoid long waits for the bus to fill up.
Be mindful of your belongings, especially in crowded buses and bus stops.
LASTMA and VIO officers are active around Obalende and Falomo; ensure you obey traffic rules if you are driving or crossing the road.
While the ideal time is 19 minutes, with typical Lagos traffic, especially during peak hours, this journey can easily take between 1 hour to 2 hours, or even more on exceptionally bad days. Always add buffer time to your travel plans.
Traveling at night, especially with public Danfo buses, is not advisable due to increased security risks like 'one-chance' operations. If you must travel at night, it is strongly recommended to use trusted ride-hailing services or arrange for private transport.
Direct buses are rare for this specific route with fixed pricing. Most public transport will involve at least one stopover, typically at Obalende, to change buses. You might find shared private taxis (charter) but they are usually more expensive.
The Danfo (yellow bus) option with multiple stops is generally the most cost-effective. Choosing BRT for the first leg can also be economical and faster for that segment of your journey.
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
The best times to travel to avoid heavy traffic are early mornings (before 6:00 AM), late mornings (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM), or mid-afternoons (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM). Avoid peak rush hours between 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Safety Rating
Medium. During the day, the route is generally safe. However, be aware of pickpockets in crowded bus stops like Obalende. 'One-chance' incidents (where criminals pose as public transport drivers) can occur, so always board buses from designated bus stops and avoid empty vehicles. For evening travel, it's safer to use trusted ride-hailing services or private transport.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is partially available for parts of this route, specifically from Oworo towards CMS/TBS. There is no direct rail service for this specific journey.
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+11 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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30-60 Min
Same-day
₦5,300
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Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
9 to 14 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.11x)
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Areas Affected
Oworo Road