While it can be a waste of time, and many people won't enjoy it, there are also plenty of people who say they love a quiet time driving, and genuinely enjoy it.
I've never driven so I can't say for sure, but I suspect that when I finally bother to learn/get a car, I'll positively enjoy driving it. Plus, it doesn't have to be a waste of time, you can either use it as thinking time, listen to audiobooks/etc, or if you enjoy music, it can be a period of relaxing entertainment.
When I lived in Atlanta I did a reverse commute 25 miles to my office in my car. I genuinely enjoyed it every day. Door to door in 30 minutes, listening to some music, going 70 on the highway. Very pleasant.
I've never driven so I can't say for sure, but I suspect that when I finally bother to learn/get a car, I'll positively enjoy driving it. Plus, it doesn't have to be a waste of time, you can either use it as thinking time, listen to audiobooks/etc, or if you enjoy music, it can be a period of relaxing entertainment.