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Trip from Grovetown, GA to Valdosta, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
269.3 mi
433 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 6m
★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 29m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grovetown, GA
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Valdosta, GA
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Trip Overview
Grovetown, GA to Valdosta, GA is 269.3 miles and takes about 5h 19m via Fall Line Freeway, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily traversing Georgia. You'll spend a good portion of your time on highways, making for a relatively straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a drive time under six hours, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you flexibility in your departure time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
134.6 miles from Grovetown, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 211.1 mi | 3h 56m |
| Fenns Bridge Road | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| Harlem Wrens Road | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| Gordon Highway | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Irwinton Road | 6 mi | 7m |
| Emery Highway | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Hill Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 211.1 mi, about 3h 56m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 96 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,822 veh/hr typical · worst 2,504
Quietest
2 AM
~268 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grovetown, GA and Valdosta, GA.
1
Start on GA 223
1.6 mi
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2 min
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East Robinson Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 78; US 278; GA 10
8.1 mi
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12 min
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Gordon Highway
3
Continue on US 78; US 278; GA 10
0.7 mi
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1 min
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East Milledgeville Road
4
Turn left onto US 221; GA 47
0.8 mi
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1 min
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South Louisville Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 221; GA 47
15 mi
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19 min
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Harlem Wrens Road
6
Turn right onto US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 540
2.4 mi
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4 min
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North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540
17 mi
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19 min
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Fenns Bridge Road
8
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
6.4 mi
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7 min
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Fall Line Freeway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi
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40 sec
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Fall Line Freeway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
3.6 mi
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4 min
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Fall Line Freeway
11
Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540
146 ft
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1 sec
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Fall Line Freeway
12
Continue on GA 24; GA 540
51 mi
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1 hr 1 min
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Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi
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7 min
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Irwinton Road
14
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Emery Road
16
Continue on US 23; US 80; US 129 Alternate; GA 19; GA 87; GA 540
2.8 mi
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5 min
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Emery Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on GA 540
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Fall Line Freeway
Use the left / straight / sharp right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
148 mi
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2 hr 38 min
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Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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43 sec
Exit 16
Toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 84; US 221; GA 38
2.3 mi
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4 min
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West Hill Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto North Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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North Oak Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn right onto West Valley Street
468 ft
·
18 sec
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West Valley Street
24
Turn left onto North Toombs Street
222 ft
·
11 sec
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North Toombs Street
25
Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
454 ft
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19 sec
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J.L. Lomax Drive
26
Arrive at destination
J.L. Lomax Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 19m estimated drive time, leaving Grovetown in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Valdosta with plenty of daylight. You'll want to plan for just one stop along the way, especially since the longest stretch between potential services is over 200 miles on the Fall Line Freeway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of that long highway segment. With a total distance under 300 miles, you have the flexibility to depart later if needed, but it's wise to factor in potential traffic as you get closer to Valdosta.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134.6 miles from Grovetown, GA, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.6 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Valdosta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grovetown, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grovetown, GA
This is one driving day of about 269.3 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Grovetown, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Fall Line Freeway for about 211.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.6 miles from Grovetown, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 211.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area #13
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area #6 (Cook County, I 75 Southbound)
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area #9
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area #10 (Turner County, I 75 Northbound)
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area #14
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
I-75 Southbound Weigh Station
0.1 mi from route
I-75 Northbound Weigh Station
0.1 mi from route
Pinehurst Gas 'N Go Travel Center & Truck Wash
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
All State Truck Stop
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Adel Truck Plaza
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Circle K
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area #5 (Cook County, I 75 Northbound)
0.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 10.5 and 268.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.5 mi into trip
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~16m in
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US 221; GA 47 / South Louisville Street
Turn left onto US 221; GA 47 / South Louisville Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
117.4 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
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GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
6
118.4 mi into trip
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~2h 34m in
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GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
266.2 mi into trip
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~5h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
6
268.9 mi into trip
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~5h 18m in
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North Oak Street
Turn left onto North Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.09 one way
$84.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.35 | $46.10 | $92.20 |
| premium | $4.72 | $50.04 | $100.09 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $66.54 | $133.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.8 | 0 | $28.28 | $12.93 |
| Efficient EV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.56 | $10.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.7 | 1 | $37.70 | $17.24 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Grovetown, GA
Night in Grovetown on Thursday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Sunny
NE 6 to 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 19 at 2:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Valdosta, GA
Night in Valdosta on Thursday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
NNE 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 19 at 2:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
3 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 111.4
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 78% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 211.1 miles on the Fall Line Freeway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a good amount of highway cruising, with exits becoming more frequent as you approach your destination. The latter part of the drive will involve navigating Fenns Bridge Road and Harlem Wrens Road, which offer a change of pace from the freeway.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 211.1 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and Fenns Bridge Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in near US 221; GA 47 / South Louisville Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 269.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (US 221; GA 47 / South Louisville Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 117.4 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.4 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
481 ft
214 ft
Total Climb
256 ft
Total Descent
523 ft
Highest Point
481 ft
Elevation Range
267 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Grovetown, GA
Full guide →Arriving in Valdosta, GA
Full guide →Valdosta is the 10th largest city in the state of Georgia. It is located in Lowndes County, in the state's Plantation Midlands region. The population is about 50,000 people. Valdosta is one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia, where new buildings are always being built somewhere.
Top landmarks
- • Fairview Historic District — historic district in Valdosta, Georgia, USA
- • North Patterson Street Historic District — historic district in Valdosta, Georgia, USA
- • Barber-Pittman House — Valdosta, Georgia, listed on the NRHP in Georgia
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 269.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 211.1 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 24 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Valdosta, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (US 221; GA 47 / South Louisville Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 117.4 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.4 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Valdosta, GA before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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