Girls, who gave birth, if the pregnancy goes well, it's worth going to…

Girls, who gave birth, if the pregnancy goes well, it's worth going to the hospital earlier than the due date to be safe or is it better to wait at home calmly for contractions? I don't want to stay in the maternity ward long, but I'm worried will I be able to get to the hospital with the contractions, it's about an hour drive.