Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Lakewood, NY
Drive Time
8h 7m
Distance
377.7 mi
608 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Brooklyn to Lakewood, New York, covers 377.7 miles and requires approximately 8 hours and 7 minutes of road time. Because this journey relies entirely on local roads rather than major highways, it is best approached as a two-day trip rather than a single-day push. You should budget about $60 for fuel to complete the trek. Navigating through the Northeast, you will find this path avoids interstate travel entirely, favoring a slower, more deliberate pace. This route is ideal if you prefer local scenery over high-speed transit, but be prepared for a significant time commitment behind the wheel.
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
188.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. With a highway share of 0%, you won't experience long, monotonous interstate stretches; instead, the route relies on navigating roads like Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, and Church Avenue. In fact, the longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Snyder Avenue, highlighting the technical nature of this path. Transitioning through these local thoroughfares means your speed will be dictated by traffic patterns and local intersections. It is an engaging, hands-on driving experience that feels far removed from the typical highway grind.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 69 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 200 miles.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,058 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
4,553 ft
Total Descent
3,275 ft
Highest Point
2,058 ft
~283.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,050 ft
Notable High Points
1,675 ft at ~204.6 miles
+823 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 3.4 miles in near NY 27.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 45 significant decision points across 377.7 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 3.4 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 45 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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NY 27
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27 toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
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
|
~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...
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~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
8
10.2 mi into trip
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~23m in
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NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Bou...
Towns Along This Route
Between Brooklyn, NY and Lakewood, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
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
Penfield
282.4 mi in
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~5h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 200 mi | 3h 44m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| Jackson Run Road | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| US 219 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Montmorenci Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| PA 948 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 200 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Lakewood, 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 / none lanes.
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
Use the none lane.
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
·
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 none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
14
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
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
·
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
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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
Use the none lane.
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
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
13 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 46
Use the none 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 / none 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
·
52 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi
·
3 hr 35 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none lane.
36
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
38
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
State Park Road
39
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
40
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
41
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi
·
18 min
·
US 219
42
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Montmorenci Avenue
43
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Montmorenci Road
44
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Highland Road
45
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kane-Russell City Road
46
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
47
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 666
48
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
49
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
50
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
51
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
52
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
53
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
54
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
55
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
56
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
57
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
58
Turn left onto US 62
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
59
Turn left onto PA 69
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Jackson Run Road
60
Continue on PA 69
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
61
Continue on PA 69
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Jackson Run Road
62
Continue on PA 69
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mechanic Street
63
At end of road, turn right onto PA 69; PA 957
403 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
64
Turn left onto PA 69
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrest Street
65
Continue on PA 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Big Tree Road
66
Continue on CR 69
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
67
Continue on CR 69
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Tree Road
68
Continue on West Summit Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Summit Street
69
Arrive at destination
West Summit Street
Trip Plan
To manage the 377.7 miles effectively, plan for at least two stops along the way to break up the eight-hour duration. Because this route is entirely local, departing early in the morning is essential to avoid getting caught in the heavier traffic often associated with these types of surface roads. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, keep your navigation system updated frequently to ensure you don't miss a turn on the smaller side streets. Setting aside two days for the journey allows you to handle the technical driving comfortably without feeling rushed. Prioritize a steady pace, as the lack of highway segments means you cannot make up lost time with high-speed travel.
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 188.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 3h 49m 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 83 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.8 miles or 3h 49m 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 188.8 miles or 3h 49m
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 6h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, 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.
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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 Brooklyn, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lakewood, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Brooklyn, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 188.8 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 3h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
189 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 Syracuse, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
189 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Syracuse, NY after about 189 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing 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 188.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 200 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 189 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Lakewood, NY
The final approach into Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lakewood, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$61.49 one way
$122.98 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $66.63 | $133.27 |
| premium | $4.88 | $72.61 | $145.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $83.91 | $167.82 |
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
$61
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$207–$317
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.3 | 1 | $39.66 | $18.13 |
| Efficient EV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.05 | $15.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.1 | 1 | $52.88 | $24.17 |
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
Lakewood, NY
Afternoon in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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.
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
5 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
8h 7m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Lakewood, NY covers 377.7 miles and takes about 8h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Christopher Columbus Highway, Jackson Run Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 189 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 188.8 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 $61.49 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 45 significant decision points across 377.7 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 3.4 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Lakewood, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 7 ft to 2,058 ft elevation with about 4,553 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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