In 2006, I drove 90 miles one-way for a red iPod Nano... So, yes, I would say that the iPad would be worth it. My 3G iPad won't be arriving until 6/11 and by then it will be too late to be grandfathered into the unlimited data plan. So, if I were in your position and a 3G was available, I would gladly drive 100 miles for it tonight!