Vaniyambadi is located at 12.6872° N, 78.6303° E. It has an average elevation of and lies in the Eastern Ghats region and on the banks of the Palar river. Yelagiri and Javadi Hills are located to the south of the town. By road Vaniyambadi is surrounded by Ambur and Tirupathur which are 15 km, 24 km away respectively.