I am neither old nor young, and definitely not a Lady of Hive, but I'll add my 2¢ anyway.
I like solo travel. I had a lot of fun when I drove to see the eclipse last year, and when I meandered across Washington and down to Portland, Oregon just to get away and clear my head. I hate urban traffic, but I am comfortable cruising at 70 down the freeway (even if the Friend-Shaped Car isn't so enthusiastic at that speed) or prowling back roads to see the countryside.
I have traveled with family before, and it's not really something I object to, but they like to take more rest stops than I do, or aren't always interested in the same detours I am.
It does help to travel with someone else who understands the need to stop and take photos for a Hive post.