[On the one hand, Rosinante looks very uncomfortable on the floor. On the other, Gregor doesn't have to crane his neck as much to look at him, so there's that.]

Something along those lines. You could rush to wherever you're going and enjoy yourself there, I guess, but I can't imagine how awful it would be to be stuck in a car for two days straight.

If you have to go a long way, might as well make the most of it.