| Southern Branch Elizabeth River | |
| Source1 Location: | Virginia |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | United States |
The Southern Branch Elizabeth River is a 14.5adj=midNaNadj=mid,[1] primarily tidal river in the U.S. state of Virginia. It flows from south to north through the city of Chesapeake and forms the boundary between the cities of Portsmouth and Chesapeake for its northernmost 3miles. It is a tributary of the Elizabeth River, connecting to the harbor of Hampton Roads to the north. It is part of the Intracoastal Waterway of the Atlantic coast of the United States, connecting by it to the North Landing River, which flows into North Carolina.