Route 111 connects Nairobi with Ngong Town, travelling along the Ngong Road corridor through Adams Arcade, Junction Mall and Dagoretti Corner before continuing beyond Nairobi towards Ngong.

This is one of the longer services using the Ngong Road corridor. While several matatus sharing the road terminate within Nairobi, Route 111 continues farther southwest to Ngong Town, making the destination displayed on the vehicle particularly important.

For other Nairobi matatu routes, stages and destinations, commuters can use the Metros Kenya route database.

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The Route in One Look

The main Route 111 journey is:

Nairobi CBD → Ngong Road → Adams Arcade → Junction Mall → Dagoretti Corner → Ngong Town

For passengers travelling the full distance, Ngong Town is the key destination to confirm when boarding.

A Journey That Starts in Nairobi and Continues Beyond the City

Route 111 begins by sharing Ngong Road with numerous urban matatu services.

This means that during the earlier part of the journey, passengers may see vehicles heading towards destinations such as Kibera, Dagoretti Corner, Kawangware, Waithaka and Kabiria.

Route 111 is different because Dagoretti Corner is not its final destination.

It continues along the wider Ngong corridor towards Ngong Town.

For someone travelling from Nairobi to Ngong, this distinction prevents accidentally boarding a shorter service that terminates before the required destination.

Adams Arcade Along Route 111

Adams Arcade is an important early landmark on the journey from Nairobi.

The surrounding area is served by several matatu routes, making it useful both as a destination and as a reference point for passengers tracking their journey along Ngong Road.

Route 111 continues beyond Adams Arcade towards Junction Mall.

Passengers travelling only to the Adams Arcade area can alight at the appropriate stage, while Ngong-bound commuters remain on board.

Junction Mall Marks the Next Major Point

Farther along Ngong Road, Route 111 passes the Junction Mall area.

Junction Mall is one of the most recognisable landmarks on this part of the corridor and provides passengers with an easy indication of their progress towards Dagoretti Corner.

For passengers heading to Ngong Town, the journey is still far from complete at this stage.

The matatu continues towards Dagoretti Corner before proceeding farther along the Ngong corridor.

Dagoretti Corner Is an Important Route 111 Gateway

Dagoretti Corner is particularly significant on Route 111 because many other Nairobi matatus terminate, branch or connect around this area.

Route 111 instead continues onwards towards Ngong.

This makes Dagoretti Corner an important dividing point between shorter urban trips and the longer journey towards Ngong Town.

Passengers boarding around this section should confirm that the vehicle is actually continuing to Ngong rather than terminating within the wider Dagoretti area.

Continuing to Ngong Town

Beyond the main Nairobi section, Route 111 continues towards Ngong Town.

Ngong is an important residential and commercial centre within the wider Nairobi metropolitan region and generates substantial daily commuter movement towards Nairobi.

For passengers making the complete journey, the easiest sequence to remember is:

Nairobi → Adams Arcade → Junction Mall → Dagoretti Corner → Ngong Town

Because the supplied route information does not specify every intermediate stop between Dagoretti Corner and Ngong, passengers travelling to a location along that section should confirm their specific stage with the conductor.

Route 111 Is Also Useful for Intermediate Trips

A long route creates opportunities for shorter journeys along the same corridor.

Depending on the vehicle’s stopping arrangements, Route 111 can serve trips such as:

Nairobi → Adams Arcade

Nairobi → Junction Mall

Nairobi → Dagoretti Corner

Nairobi → Ngong Town

Junction Mall → Ngong

Dagoretti Corner → Ngong

Passengers making an intermediate journey should state their destination when boarding so that they can confirm both the stop and applicable fare.

Why Route 111 Should Not Be Confused With Shorter Ngong Road Services

The number of matatus using Ngong Road means the name of the road alone isn’t enough to identify the correct vehicle.

A passenger travelling from Nairobi to Junction Mall, for example, has several possible services.

A passenger travelling all the way to Ngong Town needs a service that continues beyond the Nairobi section of Ngong Road.

Route 111 fills that role in this guide.

The practical identification is therefore:

111 + NGONG

rather than simply looking for a matatu using Ngong Road.

Ngong Town to Nairobi

For passengers travelling towards Nairobi, Route 111 operates in the opposite direction from Ngong.

The broad return journey is:

Ngong Town → Dagoretti Corner → Junction Mall → Adams Arcade → Ngong Road → Nairobi CBD

This direction can experience strong morning commuter demand as passengers travel from Ngong and surrounding areas towards Nairobi.

The flow typically becomes stronger in the opposite direction later in the day as commuters travel back towards Ngong.

What About Route 111 Fares?

The length of Route 111 means the amount paid depends significantly on the passenger’s destination.

Someone travelling from Nairobi to Adams Arcade is making a much shorter journey than someone continuing all the way to Ngong Town.

Passenger demand and prevailing operating conditions may also affect fares.

For this reason, passengers should confirm the current fare when boarding rather than relying on an old fixed price.

Traffic and Travel Time

Route 111 journey times can change considerably throughout the day.

Traffic along Ngong Road and around major commercial and residential areas can increase travel time during peak periods.

The longer Nairobi–Ngong journey is particularly sensitive to congestion because delays encountered at several points along the corridor can accumulate.

Passengers travelling for work, school, appointments or scheduled connections should therefore allow additional time during the morning and evening rush.

Remember Route 111 This Way

For commuters learning Nairobi’s matatu numbers, Route 111 can be remembered simply as:

Route 111 — Nairobi ↔ Ngong Town

Via: Ngong Road → Adams Arcade → Junction Mall → Dagoretti Corner → onward to Ngong

Its defining feature is that it continues beyond the shorter urban Ngong Road destinations to Ngong Town, making it an important metropolitan commuter connection between Nairobi and Ngong.