Origin
Manhattan, NY
Morning in Manhattan on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Hartland, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 58m
Distance
373.1 mi
600 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 50m
★
6 AM
7h 59m
8 AM
8h 16m
10 AM
8h 5m
12 PM
8h 3m
3 PM
8h 6m
5 PM
8h 15m
8 PM
7h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
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Hartland, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Manhattan, NY to Hartland, NY is 373.1 miles and takes about 7h 58m via I 81 and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, taking you from the dense urban Northeast region to a more rural Northeast setting. The majority of this trip is on major highways, but a significant portion also involves surface roads, so expect a mix of driving experiences. It's a feasible one-day trip, but you'll want to be mindful of the time, especially if you plan on making any stops along the way.
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
186.6 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 97.3 mi | 1h 55m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| New York State Thruway | 30.3 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Eastern Expressway | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| State Route 31 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 97.3 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Hartland, NY.
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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86th Street Transverse
2
Continue on West 86th Street
0.2 mi
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37 sec
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West 86th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
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Columbus Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on 9th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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9th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto West 41st Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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West 41st Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
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Galvin Avenue
Toward Lincoln Tunnel
7
Take the ramp
477 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto NY 495
3.4 mi
·
6 min
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Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto NJ 3
10 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
·
12 min
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US 46
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
14
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
·
52 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
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15 min
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Keystone Shortway
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
20
Continue on I 380
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 380
Use the straight lane.
21
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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I 81
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
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2 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi
·
43 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 52
Toward NY 13: Cortland
25
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft
·
5 sec
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Clinton Avenue
26
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Locust Avenue
27
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Albany Street
28
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
29
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi
·
15 min
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Clinton Street
30
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
31
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
32
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
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East Lake Road
33
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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East Lake Street
34
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi
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13 min
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East Genesee Street
35
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
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12 sec
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North Fulton Street
36
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi
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1 min
·
Arterial West
37
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi
·
11 min
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Chase Street
Use the left lane.
38
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
39
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
40
Continue on NY 318
319 ft
·
10 sec
·
NY 318
Use the right lane.
41
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Route 414
Use the right lane.
42
Continue on NY 414
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
43
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Use the left lane.
44
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
46
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 45
Toward I 490: Rochester
Use the slight right lane.
47
Continue on I 490
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Western Expressway
Use the straight lane.
49
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
NY 531
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Brockport-Spencerport Road
52
Continue on NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fourth Section Road
53
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Redman Road
54
Turn left onto NY 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West Avenue
55
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Brockport-Holley Road
56
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
57
Continue on NY 31
382 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mechanic Street
58
Continue on NY 31
408 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square
59
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
·
Wright Street
60
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Albion Street
61
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Holley Road
62
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Route 31
63
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Fancher Road
64
Turn straight onto NY 31
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 31
65
Continue on NY 31
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Avenue
66
Continue on NY 31
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 31
67
Turn straight onto NY 31
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Million Dollar Highway
68
Continue on NY 31
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Center Street
69
Turn left onto CR 65
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Salt Works Road
70
Turn right onto NY 31
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Maple Ridge Road
71
Continue on NY 31
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
72
Continue on NY 31
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rochester Road
73
Turn right onto CR 103; CR 108
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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Main Street
74
Continue on Hartland Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hartland Road
75
Arrive at destination
Hartland Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7h 58m drive, consider leaving Manhattan early in the morning to avoid the worst of the city's traffic and to maximize daylight. With two recommended stops, you can break up the 373.1 miles into manageable segments. The longest stretch on I 81 is about 97.3 miles, which is a good point to plan your first break or refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as highway services can be spread out in some of the more rural sections after you leave the main interstates. The estimated fuel cost is around $61.
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 186.6 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 3h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 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 82 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.6 miles or 3h 50m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartland, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, NY
This is one driving day of about 373.1 miles and 7h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Manhattan, 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 97.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 186.6 miles from Manhattan, 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 97.3 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 415 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 321.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
7
269.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 46m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
269.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
8
321.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 51m in
Take the exit toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
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 8
Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.41 one way
$122.83 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $66.41 | $132.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $72.31 | $144.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $82.38 | $164.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.52
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(30.3 mi)
$1.52
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
$61
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.9 | 1 | $39.18 | $17.91 |
| Efficient EV | 93.3 | 1 | $32.65 | $14.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.2 | 1 | $52.23 | $23.88 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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
Hartland, NY
Morning in Hartland on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is split fairly evenly between highway and surface roads, with 52% of the drive on major highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 97.3 miles on I 81, offering a good period of consistent cruising. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to mostly surface roads for a significant portion of the remaining drive. Be prepared for more frequent exits and potential traffic as you navigate these non-highway sections.
Only 52% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
75 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.3 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 2.9 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 41 significant decision points across 373.1 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 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 269.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 Manhattan, NY and Hartland, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Brockport.
Del Water Gap
27.8 mi in
|
~40m
Mahwah
28 mi in
|
~40m
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via I 80W
Albany
178.3 mi in
|
~3h 40m
|
via I 81
Brockport
321.2 mi in
|
~6h 51m
About the Cities
Starting 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 58m. Total distance: 373.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 58m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.3 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $17.52 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 Hartland, 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 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 269.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hartland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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