Anyone who ever had a regular commute understands that there is more than one theory of relativity active in this goofy world. A "fifteen minute drive" takes forever when you're late. An hour drive can pass in a heartbeat when the company is good or if your mind has something compelling to chew on.

Another thing about driving a lot - you get to know your vehicle. It's almost like an instrumentalist with her/his instrument (except that acoustic instruments do not pollute, in fact they improve the environment almost without exception).