Origin
Jamaica, NY
Morning in Jamaica on Wednesday
Local time
8:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Hyde Park, NY
Data updated 2 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
195.8 mi
315 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
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6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica, NY
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Hyde Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Embark on a 195.8-mile journey from Jamaica, NY, to Hyde Park, NY, a drive that will take approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes. This route is primarily highway-focused, with 82% of the drive on faster roads, making it a manageable one-day trip. You can expect the fuel cost to be around $32 for this excursion. The trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout. With only one recommended stop, this is a straightforward drive designed for efficiency.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.9 miles from Jamaica, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, designed for covering distance. You'll spend a significant 82% of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 83.4 miles, primarily on NY 17, so be prepared for sustained highway travel. While the main roads include NY 17, State Highway 28, and NJ 17, the character remains largely that of efficient driving, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding local routes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 61 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 28. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 195.8 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 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 35 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.3 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
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 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: Geor...
10
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washingto...
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
9
18.6 mi into trip
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~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
8
25.6 mi into trip
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~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jamaica, NY and Hyde Park, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South and Gsp North - among others.
Manhattan
10.3 mi in
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~15m
New Haven Connecticut
10.3 mi in
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~15m
Upper Level
15.9 mi in
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~23m
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via I 95; US 1
Njtp South: Hackensack
18.4 mi in
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~27m
Gsp South
25.4 mi in
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~37m
Gsp North
25.4 mi in
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~37m
Newark
25.4 mi in
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~37m
Mahwah
25.4 mi in
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~37m
New York State Thruway North: Albany
40.7 mi in
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~57m
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via NY 17
Walton
126.1 mi in
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~2h 40m
Cooperstown
181 mi in
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~4h 8m
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via NY 28
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 83.4 mi | 1h 39m |
| State Highway 28 | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 206 | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| Franklin-Walton Road | 9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 83.4 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Hyde Park, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
303 ft
·
17 sec
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Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
0.2 mi
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44 sec
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Pinegrove Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
435 ft
·
13 sec
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Liberty Avenue
4
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
77 ft
·
1 sec
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Van Wyck Expressway East
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
6
Merge onto I 678
5.7 mi
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7 min
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Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
9
Continue on I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South
13
Merge onto I 95
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
15
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
16
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
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48 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
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39 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
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8 sec
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I 95 EXPR; NJTP
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
·
9 min
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NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Use the straight lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
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4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
27
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
28
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 287; NY 17
29
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
14 mi
·
16 min
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
30
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
3 min
Exit 16
Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
Use the slight right lane.
31
Continue on this road
152 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on NY 17
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 94
Toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton
35
Turn left onto NY 206; CR 179
0.5 mi
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53 sec
·
Old Route 17
36
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Rockland Road
37
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
38
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cat Hollow Road
39
At end of road, turn left onto NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
40
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Bridge Street
41
Continue on NY 206
9.0 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 206
42
Continue on NY 206
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockton Avenue
43
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Bridge Street
44
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft
·
6 sec
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Delaware Street
45
Turn right onto CR 21
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Street
46
At end of road, turn left onto CR 21
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
47
Continue on CR 21
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Brook Road
48
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 21
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Brook Road
49
Continue on CR 21
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Franklin-Walton Road
50
Turn straight onto NY 357
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Highway 357
51
Continue on NY 357
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
52
Enter roundabout onto NY 28NY 28
134 ft
·
2 sec
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State Highway 28
53
Continue on NY 28NY 28
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 28
54
Turn left onto NY 23; NY 28
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
James F. Lettis Highway
55
Take the ramp onto NY 28
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 28
56
Take the exit onto NY 28
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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NY 28
Exit 17
Toward NY 28 North: Colliersville, Cooperstown
57
Turn left onto NY 28
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gersoni Road
58
Continue on NY 28
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 28
59
Continue on NY 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
60
Continue on NY 28
4.8 mi
·
7 min
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State Highway 28
61
Arrive at destination
NY 28
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 30-minute duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day. To make the most of your drive, consider departing early to avoid potential traffic, especially around the New York metropolitan area. With only one stop recommended and a fuel cost of about $32, planning for a single fuel and rest break around the halfway point would be practical. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between NY 17, State Highway 28, and NJ 17 to ensure you’re on the most efficient path.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.9 miles from Jamaica, NY, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.4 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.9 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hyde Park, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jamaica, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jamaica, NY
This is one driving day of about 195.8 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jamaica, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 83.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.9 mi from Jamaica, NY · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.9 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.4 miles.
Arriving in Hyde Park, NY
The final approach into Hyde Park, 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 Hyde Park, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.23 one way
$64.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $34.85 | $69.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $37.95 | $75.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.23 | $86.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$32
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.56 | $9.40 |
| Efficient EV | 49 | 0 | $17.13 | $7.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.41 | $12.53 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Hyde Park, NY
Morning in Hyde Park on Wednesday
Local time
8:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
98 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
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
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jamaica, NY to Hyde Park, NY covers 195.8 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, State Highway 28, NJ 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.9 miles from Jamaica, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break 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 35 significant decision points across 195.8 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 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jamaica, NY and Hyde Park, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South and Gsp North - among others.
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