How to reach Chidambaram by road

Chidambaram enjoys excellent connectivity through road. The best route to Chidambaram would be the Chennai-Pondicherry route via the East Coast Road. This would be feasible for those who want to check out Pondicherry as well on the way to Chidambaram. Tamil Nadu state transport and private agencies run regular services to Chidambaram from all major towns and cities of Tamil Nadu.

Driving directions from Chennai, Tamil-Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

From : Chennai, Tamil-Nadu

Distance : 234 km

3 hours 53 mins
Head west on Joithe Ram Linghm St toward Dasathapuram/Rutland Gate 6th St
Pass by Johnco Pallets (on the left)

0.2 km, 1 min
Turn left at Chaitanya State Emporium onto Nungambakkam High Rd
Pass by Ace Reality Connection Real Estate (on the left)

0.9 km, 2 mins
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.4 km, 1 min
Slight left onto Anna Salai
Pass by Ashwini Automobiles (on the left in 950 m)

5.1 km, 8 mins
At church, continue onto Taluk Office Rd
Pass by TASMAC (on the left)

0.1 km, 1 min
Keep right to stay on Taluk Office Rd

0.6 km, 1 min
Continue onto Sardar Patel Rd
Continue to follow சர்தார் படேல் சாலை
Pass by Lakshmi vilas bank and atm (on the left in 700 m)

1.2 km, 2 mins
Continue onto Anna Salai
Pass by HP Petrol Bunk (on the left in 600 m)

1.3 km, 2 mins
Continue onto Grand Southern Trunk Rd
Pass by Bharat Petroleum (on the left in 10.9 km)

14.0 km, 17 mins
At Tambaram Junction, continue onto Nagapattinam-Chennai Hwy/NH 45/Tiruchi-Chennai Hwy
Continue to follow NH 45
Partial toll road
Pass by HP Petrol Pump (on the left in 23.6 km)

125 km, 1 hour 44 mins
Slight left toward NH 45C

0.5 km, 1 min
Take the 1st left onto NH 45C
Go through 1 roundabout
Pass by Essar petrol Pump (on the left in 22.0 km)

64.3 km, 1 hour 11 mins
Turn left onto SH 70
Pass by Sanmuga Sundharam Hospital (on the right in 10.9 km)

11.5 km, 14 mins
Turn right toward Chennai - Nagapattinam Hwy

6.0 km, 7 mins
Slight right onto Chennai - Nagapattinam Hwy
Pass by S.K.Lodge (on the left)

1.3 km, 3 mins
Turn left at Petrol Bunk onto N Car St
Pass by Corporate Bank (on the left)
Destination will be on the right

1.0 km, 2 mins

Chennai, Tamil-Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

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