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Trip from Miramar, FL to West Pensacola, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12h 3m

Distance

661 mi

1,064 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$105

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
11h 53m ★
6 AM
12h 4m
8 AM
12h 25m
10 AM
12h 11m
12 PM
12h 9m
3 PM
12h 12m
5 PM
12h 24m
8 PM
11h 57m

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

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Downtown West Pensacola, FL, FL

West Pensacola, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Miramar, FL to West Pensacola, FL covers 661 miles and takes about 12h 3m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-haul drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 283.4 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $105.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

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

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

330.5 miles from Miramar, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 283.4 mi 5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike 258.5 mi 4h 41m
I 75 106.9 mi 1h 54m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 2.7 mi 3m
East Fairfield Drive 2.6 mi 5m
Pembroke Road 1.2 mi 2m
South 62nd Avenue 1 mi 2m
Border Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and West Pensacola, FL.

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Start on Bahama Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bahama Drive
2

At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

158 ft · 12 sec · Tropicana Street
3

Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive

527 ft · 24 sec · West Arcadia Drive
4

Turn right onto SR 824

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road
5

Turn left onto South 62nd Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · South 62nd Avenue
6

Turn left onto SR 820

441 ft · 25 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando Use the left lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
9

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

258 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.
11

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 110

2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 4 Toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward FL 295 South
19

Turn straight onto FL 295

2.6 mi · 5 min · East Fairfield Drive
20

Turn left onto Fernwood Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Fernwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
21

At end of road, turn right onto West Bobe Street

353 ft · 12 sec · West Bobe Street
22

Turn left onto Border Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Border Street
23

Continue on Lillian Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lillian Highway
24

Arrive at destination

FL 298

Trip Plan

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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 330.5 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 6h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.4 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 145 miles or 2h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 330.5 miles or 6h 3m 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 330.5 miles or 6h 3m

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 10h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Pensacola, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Miramar, FL 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 Miramar, FL

Aim for roughly 331 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into West Pensacola, FL

Aim for roughly 331 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 145 miles from Miramar, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 283.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Orlando, FL

218 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Tallahassee, FL

255.9 mi · 4h 43m

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Tallahassee, FL

436 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 Tallahassee, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

331 mi · about 6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 331 miles or 6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 145 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 330.5 miles from Miramar, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 283.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 331 miles or 6 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

The Kookaburra Alachua

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alachua, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 330.5

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+19042099391

Visit website

Doxa Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alachua, Florida

2.9 mi

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 283.3

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524219810

Visit website

Harvest Thyme Alachua

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 330.5

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13865883188

Visit website

Starbucks

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 472.1

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18505621373

Visit website

The Kookaburra Alachua

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 330.5

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+19042099391

Visit website

Doxa Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 330.5

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Brick & Iron Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 283.3

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13525812650

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 472.1

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Sipping Grounds Midtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 283.3

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13522991294

Visit website

Mug Shots Coffee & Energy

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 613.8

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 472.1

Midway, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 661

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 283.3

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 283.3

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 330.5

Alachua, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 472.1

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 519.3

Marianna, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 236.1

Minneola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Scott Springs Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 283.3

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13523685517

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 94.4

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Go Retro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 661

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 47.2

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Ocala Downtown Square

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 283.3

Ocala, Florida

Historic Pensacola Village

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 661

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505955993

Visit website

Tuscawilla Art Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 283.3

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+13526298447

Visit website

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 661

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18779376377

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 652.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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2.8 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando

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

Use the left lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando
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261.6 mi into trip | ~4h 49m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala
8
368.8 mi into trip | ~6h 44m in

Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

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 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
368.9 mi into trip | ~6h 44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
8
652.6 mi into trip | ~11h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

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 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$105.21 one way

$210.43 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 231 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $114.45 $228.90
premium $4.72 $122.91 $245.82
diesel $5.61 $145.94 $291.88

Estimated Tolls: $18.08

Florida's Turnpike (258.3 mi) $18.08

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

$105

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$253–$363

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 231.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 198.3 2 $69.40 $31.73
Efficient EV 165.3 1 $57.84 $26.44
EV Truck/SUV 264.4 3 $92.54 $42.30

Gas CO2

231 kg

EV CO2

77 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 18, 2026

Origin

Miramar, FL

Afternoon in Miramar on Saturday

Local time

3:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

E 3 to 12 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:56AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

West Pensacola, FL

Afternoon in West Pensacola on Saturday

Local time

2:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Partly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:56AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

24 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

12h 3m 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.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour $25 near mile 661
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

661 mi / 12h 3m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: I 10.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 283.4 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 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 20 significant decision points across 661 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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 368.8 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.

On the drive from Miramar, FL to West Pensacola, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

Tallahassee

368.8 mi in | ~6h 44m

About the Cities

Starting in Miramar, FL

Full guide →

Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 283.4 miles on I 10. 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 331 miles on day one.

Expect about $18.08 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's 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.

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 West Pensacola, FL 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 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 368.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 12.1 hours each way, a round trip means 24.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at West Pensacola, FL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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