Georgia Borders: States, Map & Complete Guide
Fact-checked • Updated January 11, 2026
Georgia borders five states: Florida to the south, Alabama to the west, Tennessee and North Carolina to the north, and South Carolina to the east. The state also meets the Atlantic Ocean along its southeastern coast. The Savannah River forms most of Georgia's border with South Carolina, while the Chattahoochee River creates part of the boundary with Alabama.
Georgia Border Map
Map showing Georgia's boundaries with five neighboring states and the Atlantic Ocean.
Border Details
Explore each of Georgia's borders in detail. Click any card to learn more.
Florida
The St. Marys River forms the eastern portion of Georgia's border with Florida.
Alabama
The Chattahoochee River forms much of Georgia's western border with Alabama.
Tennessee
Tennessee borders Georgia along a short section of the northern edge.
North Carolina
North Carolina forms most of Georgia's northern border.
South Carolina
The Savannah River creates the entire border between Georgia and South Carolina.
Atlantic Ocean
Georgia has about 100 miles of Atlantic coastline.
Which States Border Georgia?
Georgia shares its borders with five U.S. states: Florida to the south, Alabama to the west, Tennessee and North Carolina to the north, and South Carolina to the east. Rivers form most of Georgia's state borders, making it unique among southeastern states.
South: Florida
Florida and Georgia are separated by a border located on Georgia's southern edge. The boundary runs roughly east-west from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Chattahoochee River in the west.
The Georgia-Florida border extends for about 350 miles. The St. Marys River forms the eastern portion of this border, creating a natural water boundary. Georgia counties along this border include Camden, Charlton, Ware, Clinch, Echols, Lowndes, Brooks, Thomas, and Decatur. Major cities near this border include Valdosta, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida.
- About 350 miles east-west
- St. Marys River forms eastern section
- Georgia counties: Camden, Charlton, Ware, Clinch, Echols, Lowndes, Brooks, Thomas, Decatur
West: Alabama (Chattahoochee River Border)
Alabama and Georgia are separated by a border located on Georgia's western edge. The Chattahoochee River forms most of this boundary, creating one of the longest river borders between two U.S. states.
The Georgia-Alabama border extends for about 285 miles, running roughly north-south from Tennessee to Florida. The Chattahoochee River creates the border for most of this distance. Georgia counties along this border include Dade, Walker, Chattooga, Floyd, Polk, Haralson, Carroll, Heard, Troup, Harris, Muscogee, Chattahoochee, Stewart, Quitman, Clay, and Randolph.
- About 285 miles north-south
- Chattahoochee River forms most of border
- One of longest river borders in U.S.
North: Tennessee
Tennessee and Georgia are separated by a border located on Georgia's northern edge. This border is relatively short, as Tennessee only touches the northwestern corner of Georgia.
The Georgia-Tennessee border extends for only about 40 miles, making it Georgia's shortest state border. The boundary runs roughly east-west from Alabama to North Carolina. Only three Georgia counties touch this border: Dade, Walker, and Catoosa. On the Tennessee side, Marion and Hamilton counties sit along the border, with Chattanooga located near the state line.
- About 40 miles (Georgia's shortest border)
- Northwestern corner only
- Georgia counties: Dade, Walker, Catoosa
North: North Carolina
North Carolina and Georgia are separated by a border located on Georgia's northern edge. This boundary forms most of Georgia's northern border, running roughly east-west from Tennessee to South Carolina.
The Georgia-North Carolina border extends for about 265 miles. The border follows the 35th parallel north latitude for much of its length and also includes sections: through the Appalachian Mountains. Georgia counties along this border include Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Union, Towns, Rabun, and parts of others.
- About 265 miles east-west
- Follows 35th parallel for much of length
- Through Appalachian Mountains
East: South Carolina (Savannah River Border)
South Carolina and Georgia are separated entirely by the Savannah River along Georgia's eastern edge. This makes the Georgia-South Carolina border unique—it's formed entirely by a single river for its full length.
The Georgia-South Carolina border extends for about 250 miles, following the Savannah River from North Carolina in the north to the Atlantic Ocean in the south. Georgia counties along this border include Rabun, Stephens, Franklin, Hart, Elbert, Lincoln, Wilkes, McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond, Burke, Screven, Effingham, and Chatham. Major cities on this border include Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina.
- About 250 miles along Savannah River
- Entire border formed by one river
- Major cities: Augusta (GA), Aiken (SC)
Atlantic Ocean: Georgia's Eastern Coastline
The Atlantic Ocean borders Georgia's southeastern coast for about 100 miles. This coastline stretches from the South Carolina border in the north to the Florida border in the south. Georgia's coast includes barrier islands known as the Georgia Sea Islands, including Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island, and Tybee Island. Savannah, Georgia's oldest city, sits along the coast where the Savannah River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Three Major River Borders
Georgia is unusual because three major rivers form its state borders. The Savannah River creates the entire border with South Carolina, the Chattahoochee River forms most of the border with Alabama, and the St. Marys River marks part of the border with Florida. This makes Georgia one of the states with the most extensive river boundaries in the United States. These rivers have served as natural boundaries since colonial times and continue to define Georgia's shape today.
Key Facts & Statistics
This table shows every border Georgia shares, organized by direction and type.
Georgia borders exactly five U.S. states
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