Trip from West New York, NJ to Jackson, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

95.2 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 54m ★

6 AM

2h 3m

8 AM

2h 20m

10 AM

2h 9m

12 PM

2h 7m

3 PM

2h 10m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

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

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town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

West New York, NJ

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township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Jackson, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from West New York, NJ to Jackson, NJ covers 95.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 73, Jackson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.6 miles from West New York, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	77.5 mi	1h 32m
NJ 73	10.9 mi	15m
Jackson Road	2.7 mi	5m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard	0.9 mi	1m
NJ 495	0.7 mi	1m
Bergenline Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
51st Street	0.1 mi	<1m
60th Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 77.5 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Jackson, NJ.

Start on 60th Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · 60th Street

At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue

Turn right onto 51st Street

0.1 mi · 38 sec · 51st Street

Turn sharp left onto CR 501

0.9 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 26 sec

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West

Continue on this road

374 ft · 11 sec · this road

Toward NJ 495 West

Merge onto NJ 495

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 495

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South: Newark

Merge onto I 95

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

55 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward I 95 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 73

0.5 mi · 41 sec · NJ 73

Use the left lane.

Continue on NJ 73

5.1 mi · 7 min · NJ 73

Use the left / slight left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on NJ 73

1.3 mi · 1 min · NJ 73

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NJ 73

4.0 mi · 5 min · NJ 73

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

481 ft · 18 sec

Turn left onto CR 534

2.7 mi · 5 min · Jackson Road

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

CR 534

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 47.6 miles from West New York, NJ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 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 21 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.6 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving West New York, NJ 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West New York, NJ

This is one driving day of about 95.2 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from West New York, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 77.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, NJ

48 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morrisville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from West New York, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.5 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.

Best meal stop · first break window

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

First break · 18min in 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

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La Frontera Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Atco, New Jersey

1.5 mi

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dayton, New Jersey

1.8 mi

Best coffee break

Pier i Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, NY

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+12123624450

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Cafe Luxembourg

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, New York

1.8 mi

Tartinery Café - Bar | Columbus Circle

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.1 mi

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

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La Frontera Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Atco, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18568462283

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $40

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

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Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

New York, New York

Hours: 4–11 pm

+12122650190

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Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12123885040

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Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

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Pier i Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

New York, NY

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+12123624450

Visit website

Cafe Luxembourg

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $40 to $50

New York, New York

Hours: 8:30 AM–10:30 PM

+12128737411

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Tartinery Café - Bar | Columbus Circle

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

New York, New York

Hours: 8 AM–8 PM

+19174091991

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Noi Due Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: Closed

+12127122222

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Monroe Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Kearny, New Jersey

+19083121242

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 81.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn sharp left onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

8.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South

63.9 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

80.7 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

81.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.63 one way

$33.25 round trip

$4.44/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.86	$18.20	$36.41
premium	$5.20	$19.47	$38.95
diesel	$6.28	$23.52	$47.05

Estimated Tolls: $10.85

New Jersey Turnpike (77.5 mi) $10.85

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

$17

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.6	$10.00	$4.57
Efficient EV	23.8	$8.33	$3.81
EV Truck/SUV	38.1	$13.33	$6.09

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 Oct 23, 2026

Origin

West New York, NJ

Late night in West New York on Saturday

Local time

2:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Sunny

NE 7 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 23 at 8:41AM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Jackson, NJ

Late night in Jackson on Saturday

Local time

2:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Sunny

NE 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 23 at 8:41AM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

66°F

Lawrence, NJ

48 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.

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

2 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

2h 2m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour $10 near mile 6.6

Caution: Glenmont Heat Advisory

View on nps.gov

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 3.3

View on nps.gov

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 13.1

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Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 16.4

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

95.2 mi in 2h 2m, mostly highway — 77.5 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 77.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 14 significant decision points across 95.2 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 0.7 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

175 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

246 ft

Total Descent

296 ft

Highest Point

175 ft

Elevation Range

166 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between West New York, NJ and Jackson, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden and Atlantic City.

Njtp South: Camden

63.9 mi in | ~1h 20m | via NJTP

Wilmington

63.9 mi in | ~1h 20m | via NJTP

Camden

80.7 mi in | ~1h 40m

Atlantic City

81.2 mi in | ~1h 40m

About the Cities

Starting in West New York, NJ

Full guide →

Top landmarks

• Excelsior Engine Co. No. 2 Firehouse — historic building in Hudson County, New Jersey

Arriving in Jackson, NJ

Full guide →

Jackson Township is a town of 60,000 people (2022) in Ocean County (New Jersey). Jackson is the site of Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor theme parks. This article also covers Plumsted Township, a community of about 8,000 people to the west of Jackson.

Top landmarks

• Six Flags Great Adventure — amusement park in Jackson Township, New Jersey
• Cassville Crossroads Historic District — historic district in Jackson Township, Ocean County, New Jersey

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 2h 2m. Total distance: 95.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 77.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.85 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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.

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 Jackson, NJ 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackson, NJ before heading back.

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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Trip from West New York, NJ to Jackson, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Valenca Restaurant

Pier i Cafe

Valenca Restaurant

La Frontera Mexican Restaurant

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

Toscana

Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

Pier i Cafe

Cafe Luxembourg

Tartinery Café - Bar | Columbus Circle

Noi Due Cafe

Aleef Cafe

Effy's Cafe

Elysian Cafe

Park Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park

Bury the Hatchet

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

Laurel Hill Park

NxGn Arena - Laser Tag Near Me - Arcades Near Me - Things to do

West Hudson Park

Pier 96 at Hudson River Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

West New York, NJ

Jackson, NJ

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 2m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Gateway National Recreation Area

Morristown National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in West New York, NJ

Arriving in Jackson, NJ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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