U.S. Route 17 in Georgia
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U.S. Route 17
in Georgia
runs north–south near the Atlantic Ocean
, serving Brunswick
and Savannah
on its path from Florida
at the St. Marys River to South Carolina
at the Savannah River
. Except for part of the route in Savannah, which runs along State Route 404 (Interstate 16
) and State Route 404 Spur to the Talmadge Memorial Bridge
to Hutchinson Island, US 17 is also State Route 25. SR 25 uses an older western alignment of US 17 into South Carolina.
at the St. Marys River
just south of Kingsland
, as a rural two-lane highway. Throughout the southern half of the county, it runs within two miles west of Interstate 95
in a nearly straight line. The highway passes through the city of Woodbine
approximately eleven miles north of Kingsland. There is a brief four-lane section in downtown Woodbine before the highway crosses over the Satilla River
and returns to two lanes. US 17 continues a northward course, passing through the communities of White Oak
and Waverly
. At Waverly, US 17 makes a sharp curve to the east for several miles, and includes another brief four-lane section in Northern Camden county. As the highway reapproaches Interstate 95, it curves back to the northeast, soon crossing the Little Satilla River into Glynn County
.
Upon entering Glynn County, US 17 runs a few more miles to the northeast before turning right and briefly picking up the tail end of US 82
east, which is a four-lane highway. The two highways interchange with Interstate 95
at exit 29, where US 82 ends and US 17 and GA 520
continue eastward through the marshes of Glynn County as a four-lane highway. After traveling east for several miles, GA 520 proceeds eastward towards Jekyll Island, while US 17 then continues north, still a four-lane highway, over the renowned Sidney Lanier Bridge
, which crosses the wide South Brunswick River. The highway continues along the eastern edge of Brunswick
, and the F.J. Torras Causeway
branches off to the east towards St. Simons Island. North of the Causeway, US 17 is widened to six lanes for a brief section, continuing to somewhat follow the gradient between trees and marsh. North of Brunswick, US 17 returns to a two-lane, yet heavily used, highway, that serves many marshside neighborhoods in northern Glynn County. It continues to run along and just a few miles to the east of Interstate 95. At the South Altamaha River
, the highway enters McIntosh County
.
In southern McIntosh County, US 17 traverses the marshes of the Altamaha delta wetlands for a few miles. At the northern banks of the delta, the highway passes through the city of Darien
, containing another brief four-lane section. North of Darien, US 17 returns to rural two-lane status, still following along Interstate 95, which runs just a mile or two to the west. Eleven miles after Darien, US 17 goes through the small community of Eulonia
, continuing a northward course along Interstate 95. At the South Newport River, the highway enters Liberty County
.
Just after entering Liberty County, US 17 interchanges with Interstate 95
at exit 67. It continues northwest as a rural, more inland, two-lane highway for six miles, where it passes through Riceboro
, with a brief four-lane section. A few miles north of Riceboro, the highway enters the town of Midway
, with another brief four-lane section. After six more miles, GA 196 intersects US 17 from the west, after which US 17 becomes four lanes for the remainder of its course in Georgia. It enters Bryan County
at the Jerico River.
In Bryan County, US 17 proceeds northeast, approaching and eventually interchanging with Interstate 95
at exit 87. It runs through the city of Richmond Hill
, before crossing the Ogeechee River
into Chatham County
.
After crossing into Chatham County, US 17 runs northeast for a few miles and interchanges with GA 204
, also known as Abercorn Expressway. Then US 17 continues northeast as a major highway serving many western Savannah suburbs. Eight miles past Abercorn, US 17 merges onto Interstate 516
west for one mile, while technically still traveling northeast. US 17 north then follows the tail end of Interstate 16
east, while continuing as a limited-access highway, curving back to the northeast and serving as a distributor for downtown Savannah
. It then crosses the Savannah River
via the Talmadge Memorial Bridge
, returns to two-lane status over the industrial Hutchinson Island, and crosses the Back River into Jasper County, South Carolina.
and north into Savannah
and South Carolina
; State Route 27 continued south from Sterling (initially along present State Route 99
and Haynor Road north of Waverly
) into Florida. US 17 was designated along the route in 1926, and by 1930 the whole route was SR 25.
The Talmadge Memorial Bridge
opened in 1953, carrying State Route 25 Alternate and U.S. Route 17 Alternate over the Savannah River
into South Carolina
. In 1994, US 17 Alternate was eliminated, and US 17 was rerouted over it.
The section of US 17 known as the "Gateway to Historic Brunswick and The Golden Isles" was included in The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation's 2006 list of Places in Peril.
and Garden City
, which begins at US 17
/ SR 404 Spur at the southern end of the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge.
The purpose of SR 25 Connector is to bring travelers through downtown Savannah and through the business districts. Before the route existed, routes US 17 / SR 25 and US 80
/SR 26 traveled through downtown Savannah, but they were eventually re-routed up Interstate 516
. Although SR 25 Connector is a connector route, it is more efficient for one to travel from the Talmadge Bridge down Interstate 16
to I-516, where SR 25 is cosigned.
U.S. Route 17
U.S. Route 17 or U.S. Highway 17 is a north–south United States highway. The highway spans the southeastern United States and is close to the Atlantic Coast for much of its length. The highway's southern terminus is at Punta Gorda, Florida, at an intersection with U.S. Route 41...
in Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
runs north–south near the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
, serving Brunswick
Brunswick, Georgia
Brunswick is the major urban and economic center in southeastern Georgia in the United States. The municipality is located on a harbor near the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 30 miles north of Florida and 70 miles south of South Carolina. Brunswick is bordered on the east by the Atlantic...
and Savannah
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Today Savannah is an industrial center and an important...
on its path from Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
at the St. Marys River to South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
at the Savannah River
Savannah River
The Savannah River is a major river in the southeastern United States, forming most of the border between the states of South Carolina and Georgia. Two tributaries of the Savannah, the Tugaloo River and the Chattooga River, form the northernmost part of the border...
. Except for part of the route in Savannah, which runs along State Route 404 (Interstate 16
Interstate 16
Interstate 16 , also known as Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway or State Route 404 , is an intrastate Interstate Highway located entirely within the state of Georgia, United States...
) and State Route 404 Spur to the Talmadge Memorial Bridge
Talmadge Memorial Bridge
The Talmadge Memorial Bridge is a bridge in the United States that spans the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia, and Hutchinson Island.-History:...
to Hutchinson Island, US 17 is also State Route 25. SR 25 uses an older western alignment of US 17 into South Carolina.
Route Description
US 17 enters into Camden County, GeorgiaCamden County, Georgia
Camden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is one of the original counties of Georgia, created February 5, 1777. As of 2000, the population was 43,664. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 48,689. The county seat is Woodbine.-History:The first European to land...
at the St. Marys River
St. Marys River (Florida/Georgia)
The St. Marys River is a river in the southeastern United States. It is named after the Irish Saint Mary. From near its source in the Okefenokee Swamp, to its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean, it forms a portion of the border between the U.S. states of Georgia and Florida...
just south of Kingsland
Kingsland, Georgia
Kingsland is a city in Camden County, Georgia, United States. The population was 10,506 at the 2000 census.The City of Kingsland hosts an annual Catfish Festival on Labor Day weekend each year.-Geography:Kingsland is located at ....
, as a rural two-lane highway. Throughout the southern half of the county, it runs within two miles west of Interstate 95
Interstate 95 in Georgia
Interstate 95, the main Interstate Highway on the east coast of the United States, serves the Atlantic coast of Georgia. It begins at the St. Marys River at the Florida state line north of Jacksonville and heads north past the border of South Carolina at the Savannah River...
in a nearly straight line. The highway passes through the city of Woodbine
Woodbine, Georgia
Woodbine is a city in, and the county seat of, Camden County, Georgia, United States. The city is situated in the center of the county, which located in the southeast corner of the state near the Florida border, and the population was 1,218 at the 2000 census....
approximately eleven miles north of Kingsland. There is a brief four-lane section in downtown Woodbine before the highway crosses over the Satilla River
Satilla River
The Satilla River rises in Ben Hill County, Georgia, near the town of Fitzgerald, and flows in a mostly easterly direction to the Atlantic Ocean. Along its approximately course are the cities of Waycross, Waynesville, and Woodbine. The Satilla drains almost of land, all of it in the coastal...
and returns to two lanes. US 17 continues a northward course, passing through the communities of White Oak
White Oak, Georgia
White Oak is a small rural community in Camden County, southeast Georgia, USA some miles north of the Florida state line. The Shaker Community at White Oak, Georgia was short-lived. In 1999, the only evidence of the site of the community is a side street named Shaker Way off Providence Church Road...
and Waverly
Waverly, Georgia
Waverly is an unincorporated community in Camden County, Georgia, United States. Its altitude is 20 feet , and it is located at ....
. At Waverly, US 17 makes a sharp curve to the east for several miles, and includes another brief four-lane section in Northern Camden county. As the highway reapproaches Interstate 95, it curves back to the northeast, soon crossing the Little Satilla River into Glynn County
Glynn County, Georgia
Glynn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 67,568. The 2008 Census Estimate showed a population of 75,884...
.
Upon entering Glynn County, US 17 runs a few more miles to the northeast before turning right and briefly picking up the tail end of US 82
U.S. Route 82
U.S. Route 82 is an east–west United States highway in the southern United States. What started as a 1932 addition to the system across central Mississippi and southern Arkansas eventually became a 1,609 mile route extending from the White Sands of New Mexico to Georgia's Atlantic coast.The...
east, which is a four-lane highway. The two highways interchange with Interstate 95
Interstate 95 in Georgia
Interstate 95, the main Interstate Highway on the east coast of the United States, serves the Atlantic coast of Georgia. It begins at the St. Marys River at the Florida state line north of Jacksonville and heads north past the border of South Carolina at the Savannah River...
at exit 29, where US 82 ends and US 17 and GA 520
Georgia State Route 520
State Route 520, also known as the South Georgia Parkway, is a state route in southern Georgia. Its western terminus occurs at the Alabama state line on a bridge over the Chattahoochee River that also carries U.S. Highway 280. Georgia 520 becomes unsigned State Route 38 upon crossing the border. ...
continue eastward through the marshes of Glynn County as a four-lane highway. After traveling east for several miles, GA 520 proceeds eastward towards Jekyll Island, while US 17 then continues north, still a four-lane highway, over the renowned Sidney Lanier Bridge
Sidney Lanier Bridge
The Sidney Lanier Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that spans the Brunswick River in Brunswick, Georgia, carrying four lanes of U.S. Route 17. The current bridge was built as a replacement to the original lift bridge which was twice struck by ships. It is currently the longest spanning bridge in...
, which crosses the wide South Brunswick River. The highway continues along the eastern edge of Brunswick
Brunswick, Georgia
Brunswick is the major urban and economic center in southeastern Georgia in the United States. The municipality is located on a harbor near the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 30 miles north of Florida and 70 miles south of South Carolina. Brunswick is bordered on the east by the Atlantic...
, and the F.J. Torras Causeway
F.J. Torras Causeway
F.J. Torras Causeway is a causeway located in Glynn County, Georgia, USA that connects the city of Brunswick, GA to St. Simons Island, GA.-Route Description:...
branches off to the east towards St. Simons Island. North of the Causeway, US 17 is widened to six lanes for a brief section, continuing to somewhat follow the gradient between trees and marsh. North of Brunswick, US 17 returns to a two-lane, yet heavily used, highway, that serves many marshside neighborhoods in northern Glynn County. It continues to run along and just a few miles to the east of Interstate 95. At the South Altamaha River
Altamaha River
The Altamaha River is a major river of the American state of Georgia. It flows generally eastward for 137 miles from its origin at the confluence of the Oconee River and Ocmulgee River towards the Atlantic Ocean, where it empties into the ocean near Brunswick, Georgia. There are no dams...
, the highway enters McIntosh County
McIntosh County, Georgia
McIntosh County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is part of the Brunswick, Georgia, Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of McIntosh, Glynn, and Brantley counties. As of 2010, the population is 14,333. The county seat is Darien.-History:McIntosh County was split...
.
In southern McIntosh County, US 17 traverses the marshes of the Altamaha delta wetlands for a few miles. At the northern banks of the delta, the highway passes through the city of Darien
Darien, Georgia
Darien is a city in McIntosh County, Georgia, United States. It lies on Georgia's coast at the mouth of the Altamaha River about 50 miles south of Savannah, and is part of the Brunswick, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Darien was 1,719 at the 2000 census. The city is the...
, containing another brief four-lane section. North of Darien, US 17 returns to rural two-lane status, still following along Interstate 95, which runs just a mile or two to the west. Eleven miles after Darien, US 17 goes through the small community of Eulonia
Eulonia, Georgia
Eulonia is an unincorporated community in McIntosh County in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is part of the 'Brunswick, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area'. It is situated between Savannah and Brunswick just off Interstate 95.-Culture:...
, continuing a northward course along Interstate 95. At the South Newport River, the highway enters Liberty County
Liberty County, Georgia
Liberty County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 61,610. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 60,503...
.
Just after entering Liberty County, US 17 interchanges with Interstate 95
Interstate 95 in Georgia
Interstate 95, the main Interstate Highway on the east coast of the United States, serves the Atlantic coast of Georgia. It begins at the St. Marys River at the Florida state line north of Jacksonville and heads north past the border of South Carolina at the Savannah River...
at exit 67. It continues northwest as a rural, more inland, two-lane highway for six miles, where it passes through Riceboro
Riceboro, Georgia
Riceboro is a city in Liberty County, Georgia, United States. The population was 736 at the 2000 census. It is a part of the Hinesville-Fort Stewart metropolitan statistical area.-Geography:Riceboro is located at ....
, with a brief four-lane section. A few miles north of Riceboro, the highway enters the town of Midway
Midway, Georgia
Midway is a city in Liberty County, Georgia, United States. It is a part of the Hinesville-Fort Stewart metropolitan statistical area. Midway is situated near Savannah, Brunswick, St. Simons Island, and Jekyll Island. The population was 1,100 as of the 2000 census.Midway has several museums...
, with another brief four-lane section. After six more miles, GA 196 intersects US 17 from the west, after which US 17 becomes four lanes for the remainder of its course in Georgia. It enters Bryan County
Bryan County, Georgia
Bryan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 23,417. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 30,132...
at the Jerico River.
In Bryan County, US 17 proceeds northeast, approaching and eventually interchanging with Interstate 95
Interstate 95 in Georgia
Interstate 95, the main Interstate Highway on the east coast of the United States, serves the Atlantic coast of Georgia. It begins at the St. Marys River at the Florida state line north of Jacksonville and heads north past the border of South Carolina at the Savannah River...
at exit 87. It runs through the city of Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill, Georgia
Richmond Hill is a city in Bryan County, Georgia, United States. The population was 6,959 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Richmond Hill is located at ....
, before crossing the Ogeechee River
Ogeechee River
Ogeechee River is a river in the U.S. state of Georgia. It heads at the confluence of its North and South Forks, about south-southwest of Crawfordville and flowing generally southeast to Ossabaw Sound about south of Savannah. Its largest tributary is the Canoochee River...
into Chatham County
Chatham County, Georgia
Chatham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The county seat and largest city is Savannah. In the official US Census of 2010, Chatham County had a total population of 265,128 . Chatham is the most populous Georgia county outside the Atlanta metropolitan area...
.
After crossing into Chatham County, US 17 runs northeast for a few miles and interchanges with GA 204
Georgia State Route 204
State Route 204 begins just east of Pembroke at U.S. 280/S.R. 30 and ends in Savannah at I-16 exit 165 .In Savannah, this is a very major and heavily traveled surface arterial and is known as Abercorn Expressway, Abercorn Street and 37th Street...
, also known as Abercorn Expressway. Then US 17 continues northeast as a major highway serving many western Savannah suburbs. Eight miles past Abercorn, US 17 merges onto Interstate 516
Interstate 516
Interstate 516 is a 6.49-mile long auxiliary Interstate Highway near the southeastern, coastal Georgia city of Savannah as a spur route of Interstate 16. I-516 was formerly signed State Route 21 and even early as State Route 26 Loop...
west for one mile, while technically still traveling northeast. US 17 north then follows the tail end of Interstate 16
Interstate 16
Interstate 16 , also known as Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway or State Route 404 , is an intrastate Interstate Highway located entirely within the state of Georgia, United States...
east, while continuing as a limited-access highway, curving back to the northeast and serving as a distributor for downtown Savannah
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Today Savannah is an industrial center and an important...
. It then crosses the Savannah River
Savannah River
The Savannah River is a major river in the southeastern United States, forming most of the border between the states of South Carolina and Georgia. Two tributaries of the Savannah, the Tugaloo River and the Chattooga River, form the northernmost part of the border...
via the Talmadge Memorial Bridge
Talmadge Memorial Bridge
The Talmadge Memorial Bridge is a bridge in the United States that spans the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia, and Hutchinson Island.-History:...
, returns to two-lane status over the industrial Hutchinson Island, and crosses the Back River into Jasper County, South Carolina.
History
In the early 1920s, SR 25 initially ran only from Sterling south to BrunswickBrunswick, Georgia
Brunswick is the major urban and economic center in southeastern Georgia in the United States. The municipality is located on a harbor near the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 30 miles north of Florida and 70 miles south of South Carolina. Brunswick is bordered on the east by the Atlantic...
and north into Savannah
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Today Savannah is an industrial center and an important...
and South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
; State Route 27 continued south from Sterling (initially along present State Route 99
Georgia State Route 99
State Route 99 is a state highway located in southeast Georgia in Glynn County and McIntosh County. It roughly follows an old Indian trading trail....
and Haynor Road north of Waverly
Waverly, Georgia
Waverly is an unincorporated community in Camden County, Georgia, United States. Its altitude is 20 feet , and it is located at ....
) into Florida. US 17 was designated along the route in 1926, and by 1930 the whole route was SR 25.
The Talmadge Memorial Bridge
Talmadge Memorial Bridge
The Talmadge Memorial Bridge is a bridge in the United States that spans the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia, and Hutchinson Island.-History:...
opened in 1953, carrying State Route 25 Alternate and U.S. Route 17 Alternate over the Savannah River
Savannah River
The Savannah River is a major river in the southeastern United States, forming most of the border between the states of South Carolina and Georgia. Two tributaries of the Savannah, the Tugaloo River and the Chattooga River, form the northernmost part of the border...
into South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. In 1994, US 17 Alternate was eliminated, and US 17 was rerouted over it.
The section of US 17 known as the "Gateway to Historic Brunswick and The Golden Isles" was included in The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation's 2006 list of Places in Peril.
Major intersections
Related route
State Route 25 Connector is a rural route through SavannahSavannah, Georgia
Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Today Savannah is an industrial center and an important...
and Garden City
Garden City, Georgia
Garden City is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. It lies along the Savannah River just northwest of Savannah. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 8,778...
, which begins at US 17
U.S. Route 17
U.S. Route 17 or U.S. Highway 17 is a north–south United States highway. The highway spans the southeastern United States and is close to the Atlantic Coast for much of its length. The highway's southern terminus is at Punta Gorda, Florida, at an intersection with U.S. Route 41...
/ SR 404 Spur at the southern end of the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge.
The purpose of SR 25 Connector is to bring travelers through downtown Savannah and through the business districts. Before the route existed, routes US 17 / SR 25 and US 80
U.S. Route 80
U.S. Route 80 is an east–west United States highway, much of which was once part of the early auto trail known as the Dixie Overland Highway. As the "0" in the route number indicates, it was originally a cross-country route, from the Atlantic to the Pacific...
/SR 26 traveled through downtown Savannah, but they were eventually re-routed up Interstate 516
Interstate 516
Interstate 516 is a 6.49-mile long auxiliary Interstate Highway near the southeastern, coastal Georgia city of Savannah as a spur route of Interstate 16. I-516 was formerly signed State Route 21 and even early as State Route 26 Loop...
. Although SR 25 Connector is a connector route, it is more efficient for one to travel from the Talmadge Bridge down Interstate 16
Interstate 16
Interstate 16 , also known as Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway or State Route 404 , is an intrastate Interstate Highway located entirely within the state of Georgia, United States...
to I-516, where SR 25 is cosigned.
Other bridges
- The J. Edwin Godley Bridge crosses the Satilla RiverSatilla RiverThe Satilla River rises in Ben Hill County, Georgia, near the town of Fitzgerald, and flows in a mostly easterly direction to the Atlantic Ocean. Along its approximately course are the cities of Waycross, Waynesville, and Woodbine. The Satilla drains almost of land, all of it in the coastal...
in Woodbine, GeorgiaWoodbine, GeorgiaWoodbine is a city in, and the county seat of, Camden County, Georgia, United States. The city is situated in the center of the county, which located in the southeast corner of the state near the Florida border, and the population was 1,218 at the 2000 census....
. - The Sidney Lanier BridgeSidney Lanier BridgeThe Sidney Lanier Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that spans the Brunswick River in Brunswick, Georgia, carrying four lanes of U.S. Route 17. The current bridge was built as a replacement to the original lift bridge which was twice struck by ships. It is currently the longest spanning bridge in...
crosses the South Brunswick River in Brunswick, GeorgiaBrunswick, GeorgiaBrunswick is the major urban and economic center in southeastern Georgia in the United States. The municipality is located on a harbor near the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 30 miles north of Florida and 70 miles south of South Carolina. Brunswick is bordered on the east by the Atlantic...
. - The Harold James Friedman bridge crosses the Altamaha RiverAltamaha RiverThe Altamaha River is a major river of the American state of Georgia. It flows generally eastward for 137 miles from its origin at the confluence of the Oconee River and Ocmulgee River towards the Atlantic Ocean, where it empties into the ocean near Brunswick, Georgia. There are no dams...
between Glynn County, GeorgiaGlynn County, GeorgiaGlynn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 67,568. The 2008 Census Estimate showed a population of 75,884...
and McIntosh County, GeorgiaMcIntosh County, GeorgiaMcIntosh County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is part of the Brunswick, Georgia, Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of McIntosh, Glynn, and Brantley counties. As of 2010, the population is 14,333. The county seat is Darien.-History:McIntosh County was split...
. - The Eugene Talmadge Bridge crosses the Savannah RiverSavannah RiverThe Savannah River is a major river in the southeastern United States, forming most of the border between the states of South Carolina and Georgia. Two tributaries of the Savannah, the Tugaloo River and the Chattooga River, form the northernmost part of the border...
on the GeorgiaGeorgia (U.S. state)Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
/South CarolinaSouth CarolinaSouth Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
line.