The literal "drive" is why I finally left the trio I was with for more than 12 years..

Two hours to and two hours return,,, added up to long days.
Three and four times a week, some doubles... it started to be a job to me, and never was into it for the money..

One benefit I gained from leaving the band.... I appreciated the senior gigs more.
Half hour ride to the venue, 10 minute set up, one hour performance, and a decent pay rate.

Of course I gave up the cute summer girls ....for the walker generation