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Trip from Lisbon, NY to Manhattan, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 47m

Distance

367.8 mi

592 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
7h 38m ★
6 AM
7h 48m
8 AM
8h 6m
10 AM
7h 54m
12 PM
7h 52m
3 PM
7h 55m
5 PM
8h 5m
8 PM
7h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

municipality and capital city of Portugal

Lisbon, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

Manhattan, NY

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Trip Overview

Lisbon to Manhattan is 367.8 miles and takes about 7h 47m via New York State Thruway and State Highway 12, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York State, moving from the Northeast region down towards the bustling Northeast. Given its mostly surface road profile, expect a more leisurely pace than a pure highway drive. It's a manageable trip for a single day, but you could also break it up if you prefer to take your 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

183.9 miles from Lisbon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 201.9 mi 3h 53m
State Highway 812 28.2 mi 33m
State Highway 12 22.8 mi 31m
Bea Luck Road 19.6 mi 23m
Indian River Road 16.1 mi 19m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
US 11 11.5 mi 13m
Erwin Parkway 9.7 mi 11m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon, NY and Manhattan, NY.

1

Start on Church Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Church Street
2

Turn right onto County Road 10

1.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 10
3

Continue on Lisbon-Flackville Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Lisbon-Flackville Road
4

Continue on Lisbon-Flackville Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Lisbon-Flackville Road
5

Continue on County Road 10

3.8 mi · 9 min · County Road 10
6

Continue on East Lisbon Street

0.5 mi · 2 min · East Lisbon Street
7

At end of road, turn left onto NY 812

0.5 mi · 31 sec · North State Street
8

Continue on NY 812

11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 812
9

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 812

11 mi · 13 min · US 11; NY 812
10

Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812

0.6 mi · 40 sec · William Street
11

Continue on NY 58; NY 812

5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
12

Turn right onto NY 812

2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road
13

Continue on NY 812

7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812
14

At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812

0.3 mi · 33 sec · State Highway 812
15

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.4 mi · 59 sec · State Street
16

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
17

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3
18

Turn left onto NY 812

5.7 mi · 6 min · Indian River Road
19

Continue on NY 812

10 mi · 12 min · Indian River Road
20

Continue on NY 812

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
21

Continue on NY 812

8.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 812
22

Turn left onto East State Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · East State Street
23

Continue on Ross Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ross Road
24

Turn left onto NY 12

20 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
25

Continue on NY 12

0.8 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 12
26

Continue on NY 12

9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
27

Continue on NY 12

22 mi · 30 min · State Highway 12
28

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
29

Merge onto NY 49

0.4 mi · 26 sec · State Route 49
30

Continue on I 790; NY 5

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 790; NY 5
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
32

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90
33

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 90 East
34

Merge onto I 90

84 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway
35

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston Use the slight right lane.
36

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
37

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
38

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
39

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
40

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
41

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
42

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
44

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
46

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.5 mi · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
47

Take the exit onto US 9

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 9
Exit 1A Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown Use the straight lane.
50

Merge onto HH; NY 9A

4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52

Continue on West 79th Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
53

Turn left onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Broadway
54

Turn right onto West 86th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 86th Street
55

Continue on 86th Street Transverse

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side Use the straight / left lanes.
56

Arrive at destination

86th Street Transverse

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7 hour 47 minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Lisbon to avoid potential traffic closer to Manhattan. With only 2 recommended stops, you have flexibility in how you pace your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 201.9-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, as service areas can be spaced out. If you decide to split the drive, the mid-point offers a good opportunity for an overnight stay, allowing you to experience more of the rural scenery along State Highway 12.

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 183.9 miles from Lisbon, NY, or about 4h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 81 miles or 1h 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 183.9 miles or 4h 5m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lisbon, NY 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.

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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 Lisbon, NY

This is one driving day of about 367.8 miles and 7h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Lisbon, 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 New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Albany, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

184 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

Lowville, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Little Falls, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 183.9 miles from Lisbon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.9 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.

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Indian Castle Travel Plaza

0 mi from route

Guilderland Travel Plaza

0 mi from route

I-90 Eastbound Parking/Rest Area

0 mi from route

I-90 Westbound Parking/Rest Area

0 mi from route

Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)

0 mi from route

Ulster Travel Plaza

0 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0 mi from route

Malden Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Modena Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Sloatsburg Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Iroquois Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pattersonville Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Schuyler Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Plattkill Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Modena Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Mohawk Valley Welcome Center

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Mohawk Travel Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Rest Area

0.4 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.9 mi from route

Plaza 23 Truck Stop

1.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

2 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 32

5 decision points cluster between mile 218.3 and 361.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
218.3 mi into trip | ~4h 44m in | New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
336.5 mi into trip | ~7h 1m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
337.8 mi into trip | ~7h 2m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
361.3 mi into trip | ~7h 35m in | US 9

Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

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 1A Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...
8
361.8 mi into trip | ~7h 36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downt...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.50 one way

$119.00 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $64.57 $129.14
premium $4.85 $70.20 $140.40
diesel $4.80 $69.45 $138.90

Estimated Tolls: $26.09

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (201.9 mi) $10.09

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

$60

Tolls

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$111–$136

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 128.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 110.3 1 $38.62 $17.65
Efficient EV 92 1 $32.18 $14.71
EV Truck/SUV 147.1 1 $51.49 $23.54

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 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.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Lisbon, NY

Late night in Lisbon on Monday

Local time

2:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Patchy Smoke then Sunny

NW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:54PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Manhattan, NY

Late night in Manhattan on Monday

Local time

2:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Cloudy

W 7 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:54PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

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

1 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 47m 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.

General Grant National Memorial

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 367.8
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 367.8
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 367.8
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 367.8
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 367.8
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 367.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route includes about 30% on highways, with the longest stretch of continuous highway driving covering 201.9 miles on the New York State Thruway. After this, you'll transition to more surface roads, primarily using State Highway 812 and State Highway 12. Expect a mix of open highway cruising and more varied driving conditions as you navigate through towns and more developed areas on the latter half of the trip.

Only 30% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
56 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 201.9 mi on New York State Thruway.

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 218.3 miles in near New York State Thruway.

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 32 significant decision points across 367.8 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 218.3 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 336.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,174 ft 107 ft

Total Climb

1,213 ft

Total Descent

1,461 ft

Highest Point

1,174 ft

~105.1 mi in

Elevation Range

1,067 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lisbon, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.

Genesee Street South

133.4 mi in | ~3h 5m

Boston

218.3 mi in | ~4h 44m | via New York State Thruway

About the Cities

Starting in Lisbon, NY

Full guide →

Arriving in Manhattan, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1624

Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village. The rest of New York City has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city—and sometimes the entire United States—to the world. You could spend a month on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see.

Top landmarks

  • Empire State Building — skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA

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 47m. Total distance: 367.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 47m 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 201.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $26.09 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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.

Yes — we found about 25 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 Manhattan, 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. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 218.3 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 336.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Manhattan, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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