Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Late night in Brooklyn on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Boston, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 58m
Distance
376.5 mi
606 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 50m
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6 AM
7h 58m
8 AM
8h 16m
10 AM
8h 5m
12 PM
8h 3m
3 PM
8h 5m
5 PM
8h 15m
8 PM
7h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
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Boston, NY
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Trip Overview
This 376.5-mile drive from Brooklyn, NY, to Boston, NY, is designed as a single-day adventure, estimated to take just under 8 hours. Primarily a highway-focused journey, you'll spend about 68% of your time on interstates, making it a direct and efficient trip. With a projected fuel cost of $62 and a plan for two stops, this route offers a straightforward passage across the Northeast region. While it's manageable in one day, consider if you prefer a more relaxed pace or if the 7-hour driving time fits your travel style.
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
188.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 376.5-mile trip, with 68% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-86, I-81, and Christopher Columbus Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 100 miles on I-86, offering a consistent pace. This means you'll likely experience stretches of smooth, high-speed driving, punctuated by the necessary transitions between these main arteries. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 66 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 100 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Ocean Parkway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 46 significant decision points across 376.5 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 1.8 miles (Ocean Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 46 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Ocean Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway Nor...
9
4.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
6.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...
7
7.8 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Hudson Street
Turn left onto Hudson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
7.9 mi into trip
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~17m in
Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Boston, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap and Mahwah.
Del Water Gap
35.6 mi in
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~53m
Mahwah
35.9 mi in
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~54m
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via I 80W
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| I 81 | 58.1 mi | 1h 9m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Genesee Expressway | 22.8 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 39 | 18.2 mi | 26m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Nunda-Dansville Road | 12.4 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 100 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Boston, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft
·
21 sec
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Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
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Rogers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Caton Avenue
6
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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Saint Pauls Place
7
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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Parkside Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft
·
5 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
9
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft
·
0 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Ocean Parkway
Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Merge onto NY 27
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
14
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
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39 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
15
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi
·
4 min
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
230 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Use the right lane.
17
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
1.1 mi
·
3 min
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West Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
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Vestry Street
19
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
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Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Take the exit
406 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
22
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
24
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
25
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
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Pulaski Skyway
26
Take the exit
420 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
13 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
·
12 min
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US 46
Use the straight lane.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
31
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
33
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
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52 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
·
15 min
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Keystone Shortway
36
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
37
Continue on I 380
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 380
Use the straight lane.
38
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
23 mi
·
26 min
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Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 4
Toward NY 36: Dansville
42
Turn left onto NY 36
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Clara Barton Street
43
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Lincoln Street
44
Turn left onto NY 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ossian Street
45
Continue on NY 436
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Nunda-Dansville Road
46
Continue on NY 436
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
47
Continue on NY 436
5.6 mi
·
8 min
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Portage Street
48
Continue on NY 436
360 ft
·
10 sec
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Main Street
49
Turn right onto NY 436
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Hamilton Street
50
Continue on NY 19A; NY 436
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 19A; NY 436
51
Turn left onto NY 436
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Denton Corners Road
52
Turn left onto NY 39
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 39
53
Continue on NY 39
15 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 39
54
Continue on NY 39
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
55
Continue on NY 39
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 39
56
Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Olean Road
57
Continue on NY 16; NY 39
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 16
58
Turn left onto NY 39
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Schutt Road
59
Turn slight left onto NY 39
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
State Highway 39
60
Continue on NY 39
7.7 mi
·
8 min
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Springville Sardinia Highway
61
Turn right onto NY 240
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Vaughn Street
62
Turn left onto CR 410
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Middle Road
63
Turn right onto Springville Boston Road
6.4 mi
·
9 min
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Springville Boston Road
64
Continue on Boston State Road
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Boston State Road
65
Turn sharp right onto Boston Cross Road
33 ft
·
1 sec
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Boston Cross Road
66
Arrive at destination
Boston Cross Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 376.5-mile drive, aim for an early morning departure from Brooklyn to avoid heavier traffic. With two recommended stops, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the 100-mile mark on I-86. The $62 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in potential detours or traffic-related idling. Given the highway-centric nature of the route, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches between services.
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 188.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 3h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 83 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.3 miles or 3h 56m 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 Boston, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 376.5 miles and 7h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Brooklyn, 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 86 for about 100 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 188.3 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 3h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
188 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 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 188.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.
Arriving in Boston, NY
The final approach into Boston, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boston, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.97 one way
$123.95 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.01 | $134.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $72.97 | $145.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.13 | $166.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
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
$62
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113 | 1 | $39.53 | $18.07 |
| Efficient EV | 94.1 | 1 | $32.94 | $15.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 150.6 | 1 | $52.71 | $24.10 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Boston, NY
Late night in Boston on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
6 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Boston, NY covers 376.5 miles and takes about 7h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 188.3 miles from Brooklyn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 46 significant decision points across 376.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Ocean Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brooklyn, NY and Boston, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap and Mahwah.
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