Fastest route by cab
The fastest route is Anna Nagar 2nd Avenue → Nelson Manickam Road → Nungambakkam High Road → Pondy Bazaar → T Nagar. Off-peak (10 AM–4 PM, after 9 PM) this takes 20 minutes. During peak hours (8–10 AM, 6–8:30 PM) allow 35–45 minutes because Nungambakkam and Pondy Bazaar are traffic-heavy.
Ola/Uber Mini fares are ₹150–₹200. Auto-rickshaws with meter are ₹180–₹230; without meter, negotiate to ₹200.
By Chennai Metro
Board at Anna Nagar East or Anna Nagar Tower and take the Green Line to Ashok Nagar (10 minutes, ₹20). From Ashok Nagar station, T Nagar/Pondy Bazaar is a 10-minute auto ride (₹60–₹80) or 20-minute walk. Total: ~25–30 minutes end-to-end.
Anna Nagar to Pondy Bazaar distance
Pondy Bazaar sits inside T Nagar, so the distance from Anna Nagar to Pondy Bazaar is essentially the same — 6.8 km. Ranganathan Street is 7 km. If you are shopping in Pondy Bazaar and staying in Anna Nagar, book a cab back after 9 PM when traffic clears.
Where to stay in T Nagar
If you're visiting T Nagar for shopping, a wedding or medical treatment, staying overnight in T Nagar itself saves 2–3 hours of commute time. Family Stay (Bagavandham Street, T Nagar) sits 0.3 km from Pondy Bazaar and offers service apartments from ₹2,499/night with kitchen, AC, WiFi and free parking. Call or WhatsApp +91 7373137055 to book direct.