^ aren't you in Buffalo? AKA Southern Canada?
I am.  Since you asked, you must be at least contemplating the trip!
I have family up in Rochester and DAMN is it a long-ass drive from NJ. 

I just drove from Buffalo to St. Louis for a long weekend road trip and it was great.  I also do not have kids in the car, so that may change things...
Ok, it's not as crazy as driving from NJ to Georgia, I'll grant you that. 

~6 hours from NJ to Buffalo isn't the worst...but DAMN. 
