Origin
Hilton, NY
Late night in Hilton on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilton, NY to Queens, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 30m
Distance
344 mi
554 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 20m
★
6 AM
7h 30m
8 AM
7h 51m
10 AM
7h 37m
12 PM
7h 35m
3 PM
7h 38m
5 PM
7h 50m
8 PM
7h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hilton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Queens, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 344-mile journey from Hilton, NY to Queens, NY will take approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes of driving time. Covering a significant portion on interstates like I 81 and the New York State Thruway, it's a feasible one-day trip, though you might appreciate an early start. With an estimated fuel cost of $61, this drive offers a direct path through the Northeast region. The route involves about 52% highway driving, interspersed with more turns, making it a practical option for those looking to reach their destination efficiently without an overnight stop.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
172 miles from Hilton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 70.8 mi | 1h 27m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Eastern Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| NJ 3 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilton, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on NY 18
104 ft
·
3 sec
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West Avenue
2
Continue on NY 18; NY 259
367 ft
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14 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn right onto NY 18; NY 259
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Avenue
4
Continue on NY 18; NY 259
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilton-Parma Corners Road
5
Turn left onto NY 18
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Parma Center Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 18; NY 261
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Manitou Road
7
Turn left onto NY 104
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
West Ridge Road
8
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
9
Continue on NY 104
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Toward NY 590 South: Downtown Rochester
11
Merge onto NY 590
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 490 East: Victor
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 490
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
16
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
19
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
20
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
22
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
24
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dill Street
25
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
·
Loop Road
26
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
27
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
28
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
29
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
30
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
31
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
32
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
33
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
34
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
36
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
41
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
42
Merge onto I 80
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
44
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
45
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
48
Merge onto NJ 495
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
49
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
51
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
52
Take the ramp
123 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Use the straight / right lanes.
53
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel access
54
Merge onto NJ 495
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel
55
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Dyer Avenue
56
Keep slight right at fork
334 ft
·
8 sec
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
57
Continue on Dyer Avenue
350 ft
·
19 sec
·
Dyer Avenue
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
Use the left / straight lanes.
58
Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West 36th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
59
Take the ramp
68 ft
·
1 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
60
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 495
61
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W-E
Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
62
Merge onto I 495
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
63
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 19
Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
64
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
65
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
67
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
344 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
68
Turn slight left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
69
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
70
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Hilton, NY, to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays closer to Queens. With two planned stops, you can break up the 344 miles effectively, ensuring you stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before entering longer stretches like the 98.8-mile segment on I 81. Given the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile, pay close attention to your navigation, particularly as you get closer to the New York City metropolitan area, where road configurations can become complex.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 172 miles from Hilton, NY, or about 3h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 76 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172 miles or 3h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hilton, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hilton, NY
This is one driving day of about 344 miles and 7h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Hilton, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 172 miles from Hilton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 535 decision points cluster between mile 21.2 and 330.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown...
8
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
213.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
313.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunn...
8
330.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 58m in
Take the ramp toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.62 one way
$113.25 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $61.23 | $122.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $66.67 | $133.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.95 | $151.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.50
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)
$1.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.12 | $16.51 |
| Efficient EV | 86 | 0 | $30.10 | $13.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.6 | 1 | $48.16 | $22.02 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Queens, NY
Late night in Queens on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 30m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 332.1
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 332.1
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
3 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 83
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 332.1
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 332.1
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 332.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, featuring a 52% highway share that includes stretches on I 81 and the New York State Thruway. The 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests that while you'll encounter faster highway segments, be prepared for more frequent directional changes as you navigate. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 98.8 miles on I 81, offering a period of consistent driving before you transition back to more varied road conditions. This mix means you'll experience both the ease of cruising on major highways and the engagement of more local road navigation.
Only 52% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
70 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 53 significant decision points across 344 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 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hilton, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Rochester, Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Clifton.
Rochester
21.2 mi in
|
~31m
Clyde
63.4 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Mt Pocono
213.6 mi in
|
~4h 37m
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via US 6
Milford
214.4 mi in
|
~4h 38m
|
via I 84; I 380
Clifton
313.6 mi in
|
~6h 37m
About the Cities
Starting in Hilton, NY
Full guide →Founded 1885
Arriving in Queens, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
Queens is a crescent-shaped (with a tail) borough traversing the north-to-south width of Long Island and including two of the major New York City area airports, LaGuardia (LGA IATA) and John F. Kennedy International (JFK IATA). It also carries the largest ethnic diversity in its area of any region in the world, with many small enclaves. Jackson Heights, for example, includes a huge Indian area, followed by a Colombian area, and then a Mexican area. Each offers a wide array of authentic shops, native-style cuisine, and festivals modified only slightly by the generally colder New York City experience.
Top landmarks
- • Queensboro Bridge — bridge in New York City
- • Unisphere — Steel structure in Queens, New York
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 7h 30m. Total distance: 344 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $17.50 in tolls one way, starting with Lincoln Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Queens, NY 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Queens, NY 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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