Ray, we traveled 3 hours each way for my husbands treatment and luckily heard about The Hope Lodge through the American Cancer Society. It was a blessing finding this wonderful place where we could stay with no charge. Very nice rooms with a 6 community kitchen that are shared. We met very wonderful people that worked there and were there as guests also. There are 3 locations in NY, not sure which would be closest to you.


American Cancer Society Hope Lodge�Buffalo
Buffalo , NY Phone: 716-882-9244

American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Jerome L. Greene Family Center�New York City
New York City , NY Phone: 212-492-8400
, NY
American Cancer Society B. Thomas Golisano Hope Lodge and Hospitality House�Rochester, NY
Rochester , NY Phone: 585-224-4936

Hope this is helpful. As far as driving my husband usually drove especially when we were rushed for time or there was a lot of traffic but I often took over when coming home when he started falling asleep. He is a Pastor and did work much of the time throughout treatment, even drove home Wed. night just to do a parenting class all but two weeks. He never missed a Sunday during treatment although he did look pretty bad for awhile with his red neck and weight loss.

Wishing you the best, Terri