Origin
Ridgeway, NY
Afternoon in Ridgeway on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgeway, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
7h 57m
Distance
365.9 mi
589 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Traveling from Ridgeway to Brooklyn covers 384.4 miles across the Northeast, shifting from upstate New York to the heart of the city. You should budget approximately 6 hours and 38 minutes of drive time for this journey. Given the duration, it is feasible to complete this as a single-day trip if you are comfortable with a full day of driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $61, you can plan your travel budget accordingly. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, expect to stay alert behind the wheel throughout the trip.
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
182.9 miles from Ridgeway, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a significantly different experience than a standard highway cruise, as this route consists entirely of local roads with no highway share. You will navigate a turn-heavy path that demands constant attention and active driving rather than monotonous cruising. Since there are no designated long, uninterrupted stretches, your focus will be consistently required to navigate the local turns. The personality of this drive is technical and engaging, requiring you to adapt to the rhythm of local roads for the entire 384.4-mile journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 74 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 miles.
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 40.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 365.9 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 40.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 43 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
40.3 mi into trip
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~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 490 East: Rochester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
8
91.6 mi into trip
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~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
241.9 mi into trip
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~5h 12m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
354.2 mi into trip
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~7h 32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
8
359.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 44m in
Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Towns Along This Route
Between Ridgeway, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Clyde
91.6 mi in
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~1h 55m
Mt Pocono
241.9 mi in
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~5h 12m
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via US 6
Milford
242.7 mi in
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~5h 13m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
334.3 mi in
|
~7h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Western Expressway | 20.1 mi | 26m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeway, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on NY 63
36 ft
·
6 sec
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Lyndonville Road
2
Turn left onto NY 104
9.1 mi
·
13 min
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Ridge Road
3
Turn right onto NY 279
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Gaines Road
4
Turn straight onto NY 98
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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Oak Orchard Road
5
Continue on NY 98
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
6
Turn left onto NY 31
1.4 mi
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1 min
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East Avenue
7
Continue on NY 31
3.8 mi
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4 min
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State Route 31
8
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Fancher Road
9
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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State Route 31
10
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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Holley Road
11
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
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West Albion Street
12
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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Wright Street
13
Continue on NY 31
408 ft
·
5 sec
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Public Square
14
Continue on NY 31
382 ft
·
5 sec
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Mechanic Street
15
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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State Street
16
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Brockport-Holley Road
17
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West Avenue
18
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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Redman Road
19
Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Fourth Section Road
20
Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi
·
5 min
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Brockport-Spencerport Road
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi
·
8 min
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NY 531
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
Use the none lane.
23
Merge onto I 490
20 mi
·
26 min
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Western Expressway
Use the none lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
25
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
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New York State Thruway
Use the none lane.
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
28
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
29
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
30
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
31
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
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11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
32
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
33
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Dill Street
34
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
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Loop Road
35
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
36
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
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4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
37
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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East Lake Street
38
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
39
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
40
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
·
East Lake Road
41
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
42
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
43
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
44
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
45
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
46
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the none lane.
47
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
48
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
50
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
51
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
52
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
53
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the none lane.
54
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
55
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the none lane.
56
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
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New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
58
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
59
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
60
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
61
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
62
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
63
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
64
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
65
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
66
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
67
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
68
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
69
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
70
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
71
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the none lane.
72
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left / none lanes.
73
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
74
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
To manage the 6 hour and 38 minute duration effectively, consider departing early in the morning to beat local traffic congestion. Since this route lacks major highway segments, your pace will be dictated by local road conditions, so factor in extra time for potential delays. Keep your fuel budget of $61 in mind and plan for refueling stops before reaching the denser traffic areas near Brooklyn. A helpful strategy for this specific route is to treat the lack of highway miles as a chance to pace yourself carefully, as the constant turning can be more fatiguing than a straight interstate drive.
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 182.9 miles from Ridgeway, NY, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.9 miles or 4h 2m 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 Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ridgeway, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ridgeway, NY
This is one driving day of about 365.9 miles and 7h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ridgeway, 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 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 182.9 mi from Ridgeway, NY · 4h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 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 182.9 miles from Ridgeway, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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
$59.57 one way
$119.13 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $64.55 | $129.10 |
| premium | $4.88 | $70.34 | $140.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.29 | $162.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.64
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)
$1.50
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
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
$60
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.8 | 1 | $38.42 | $17.56 |
| Efficient EV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.02 | $14.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.4 | 1 | $51.23 | $23.42 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% 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
Brooklyn, NY
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
8 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 57m 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 Ridgeway, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 365.9 miles and takes about 7h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.9 miles from Ridgeway, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.57 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 43 significant decision points across 365.9 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 40.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ridgeway, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
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