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Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Pleasantville, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 51m

Distance

411.3 mi

662 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$68

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 44m ★
6 AM
8h 52m
8 AM
9h 8m
10 AM
8h 58m
12 PM
8h 56m
3 PM
8h 58m
5 PM
9h 7m
8 PM
8h 47m

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

town on Long Island, New York, United States

Oyster Bay, NY

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Downtown Pleasantville, NY, NY

Pleasantville, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Oyster Bay, NY to Pleasantville, NY is 411.3 miles and takes about 8h 51m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $68 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically New York, and is designed as an overnight journey with 2 recommended days. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and local driving, making it more of an exploratory drive than a direct interstate haul. It's a good option if you prefer a less predictable path and have the time to enjoy the scenery along the way.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

205.7 miles from Oyster Bay, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 200 mi 3h 44m
Christopher Columbus Highway 68.2 mi 1h 20m
Market Street 15.6 mi 19m
Northern Boulevard 13.4 mi 22m
US 219 12.3 mi 18m
Montmorenci Road 8.8 mi 13m
PA 948 8.6 mi 12m
State Park Road 7.5 mi 13m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 200 mi, about 3h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Pleasantville, NY.

1

Start on Berry Hill Road

288 ft · 21 sec · Berry Hill Road
2

Turn sharp left onto NY 106

429 ft · 9 sec · South Street
3

Continue on NY 106

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road
4

Continue on NY 106

0.7 mi · 1 min · Oyster Bay Road
5

Turn right onto NY 25A

13 mi · 22 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto CI

2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 295

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
10

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
13

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
14

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

195 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Keystone Shortway
24

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
26

Turn straight onto PA 153

7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road
27

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road
28

Continue on PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
29

At end of road, turn right onto US 219

12 mi · 18 min · US 219
30

Turn right onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue
31

Continue on PA 948

8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road
32

Continue on PA 948

5.4 mi · 7 min · Highland Road
33

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.7 mi · 3 min · Kane-Russell City Road
34

Take the exit onto PA 948

8.6 mi · 12 min · PA 948
35

Continue on PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · PA 666
36

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
37

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
38

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
39

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
40

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
41

Continue on US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
42

Continue on Crescent Park

0.4 mi · 1 min · Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
43

Turn right onto Hickory Bridge

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
44

Continue on Hickory Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
45

Turn right onto US 62

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
46

Turn left onto US 62

16 mi · 19 min · Market Street
47

At end of road, turn left onto NY 60

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Foote Avenue
48

Turn right onto Martin Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Road
49

Turn right onto Glenview Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Glenview Avenue
50

Turn left onto West Virginia Boulevard

0.4 mi · 53 sec · West Virginia Boulevard
51

Continue on Maple Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Maple Street
52

Continue on Allen Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Allen Street
53

Turn left onto Winsor Street

161 ft · 5 sec · Winsor Street
54

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · this road
55

Continue on Winsor Street Bridge

0.8 mi · 2 min · Winsor Street Bridge
56

At end of road, turn left onto Newton Avenue

73 ft · 5 sec · Newton Avenue
57

Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue
58

Turn left onto Marvin Parkway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Marvin Parkway
59

Turn right onto NY 60

283 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street
60

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Main Street
61

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 60

0.5 mi · 56 sec · North Main Street
62

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

7.1 mi · 8 min · Southern Tier Expressway
63

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min
Exit 10 Toward Bemus Point
64

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 10 Toward Bemus Point, Ellery Center
65

Turn right onto Bemus-Ellery Road

467 ft · 18 sec · Bemus-Ellery Road
66

Turn left onto Bayview Road

5.1 mi · 8 min · Bayview Road
67

Keep slight right at fork onto Bayview Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Bayview Road
68

Turn left onto Centralia-Hartfield Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Centralia-Hartfield Road
69

Arrive at destination

Centralia-Hartfield Road

Trip Plan

Given the 8-hour 51-minute duration and its turn-heavy nature, splitting this trip over 2 days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours for navigation. With 2 planned stops, ensure you factor in time for refueling and rest breaks, especially since the longest stretch is 200 miles. Keep a close eye on your navigation system as you'll be making frequent turns between local roads.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 205.7 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 90 miles or 1h 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 205.7 miles or 4h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 205.7 miles or 4h 11m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 17m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oyster Bay, 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.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oyster Bay, NY

Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Pleasantville, NY

Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Oyster Bay, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Waverly, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Waverly, NY

206 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Waverly, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Waverly, NY

206 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Waverly, NY after about 206 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waverly, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 205.7 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 200 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 206 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

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 46

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.1 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
15.1 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the ramp toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
17.6 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

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 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
8
29.8 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
30.1 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
32.4 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

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 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$67.70 one way

$135.41 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 144 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $73.21 $146.42
premium $4.92 $79.72 $159.44
diesel $5.61 $90.81 $181.62

Estimated Tolls: $22.83

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New Jersey Turnpike (2 mi) $0.28

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

$68

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$221–$331

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 143.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 123.4 1 $43.19 $19.74
Efficient EV 102.8 1 $35.99 $16.45
EV Truck/SUV 164.5 2 $57.58 $26.32

Gas CO2

144 kg

EV CO2

48 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Oyster Bay, NY

Late night in Oyster Bay on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pleasantville, NY

Late night in Pleasantville on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Waverly, NY

206 mi in

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

8h 51m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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.

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 28.4
View on nps.gov
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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 28.4
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...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 28.4
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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 28.4
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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 28.4
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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 28.4
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. With only an 11% highway share, most of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 200 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a solid period of more consistent travel before returning to more varied local routes. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and road conditions.

Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
69 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200 mi on Keystone Shortway.

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 15.1 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 46 significant decision points across 411.3 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 15.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Oyster Bay, NY and Pleasantville, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Hackensack and Penfield.

Upper Level

27.3 mi in | ~43m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Hackensack

29.8 mi in | ~47m

Hackensack

32.4 mi in | ~51m

Penfield

301.4 mi in | ~5h 57m

About the Cities

Starting in Oyster Bay, NY

Full guide →

Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York. The town of Oyster Bay comprises a large portion of eastern Nassau County and includes a slew of villages and other communities. This article covers North Oyster Bay – the area closest to Oyster Bay itself (in other words, everything that is north of the Long Island Expressway). See South Oyster Bay for the southern half of the town (in other words, the area south of the expressway). See the article for Glen Cove for communities in the northwest part of the town that are closest to that city.

Arriving in Pleasantville, NY

Full guide →

Pleasantville is a village in Westchester County, New York. Downtown Pleasantville is very walkable, and has many independent restaurants, boutique shops, and grocery stores. The Jacob Burns Film Center, in the Rome Theater in downtown, was one of the first movie theaters in Westchester, and focuses primarily on independent, documentary, and world cinema.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

8h 51m 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 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 206 miles on day one.

Expect about $22.83 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.

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 Pleasantville, 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 15.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant 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 8.9 hours each way, a round trip means 17.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pleasantville, 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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