I think being set up on a web cam or video call a great idea!

I love that last sentence MJ2

I like MJ2 idea.
You must think about how much suffering you both will have, as a consequence of such a long drive at 70. I’m 70, and I don’t travel farther than 20 minutes if I can help it.
Others will just have to be unhappy.

Maybe try doing the drive over a few days,like a little getaway vacation.Stay over night somewhere so your not to exhausted from such a long drive.