ever have to but baby in the car at bedtime when you are out and transfer to crib?

jandd07

My parents live about an hour away. I was thinking about staying there until after dinner, doing bedtime routine there and then putting my 9 month old in the car. I was hoping to transfer him to the crib when we get home. I am scared he will be up for 2 hours though thinking it was just a nap. Has anyone done this successfully?

Thanks!