The context of the following conversation is Austin drove their car on the highway and went to the Grandparent's house for the holidays.:
Austin says I just decided last minute I would drive to my grandparent's house to spend there the holidays..
The friend responds Where are they?.
Austin responds They live in the countryside a hundred miles from my home..
The friend responds That's a long drive..
Austin responds It wasn't bad.  I stopped along the way to pick up food. I just want to spend time with my grandparents.  They are getting so old..
The friend responds It's great to hang out with family..