Hi,
I'll add my story here from last year in a moment. Why do you need to drive so far?. You would be surprised at how many places can be used in urban type environments. You just have to look for them. I spend more time scoping potential sites than I do using them. If I think there might be a risk of discovery, I'll test the site with bagseed...then if all goes well it's on come the second year. The 2 riskiest times for growers are planting, and of course harvesting.
Last Fall I drove to harvest thinking I could fit everything from 2 measly plants in 2 day packs, both were in excess of 8'...and of course the buds wouldn't fit without smashing them in there. I always carry my digital camera, gives me a valid reason to be anywhere at anytime. So I had a choice b/c there was no way in hell I was making 2 trips, smash them or walk out with trash bags. I walked out with the bags, and dropped them about 200 yards from the car. Then I walked to car, made sure the coast was clear and went back. Here's the kicker, some stupid ass blew off a yield sign and almost hit me on the way back. Good thing I saw it coming b/c I wasn't about to stop and fill out an accident report with 10 lbs in the trunk. Particularly when the accident would not have been my fault.
So yeah, you have to be a bit ballsy to do the shit. I'm an adrenaline junkie anyways, so I find the risk enjoyable. It wouldn't be as much fun if it were legal..lol