If a church isn't alive and worth the drive, it's time to leave. This is being said by one who has 14 years of pastoral experience, and has visited several denominations over the years. We currently drive 60 miles one way to a church full of life and blessing. If one's church is full of death and cursing, it's time to find out why. Often, visiting around will give one the answers sought.
Honest hearted believers visiting multiple churches for the purpose of finding something with life can be mistaken for church hopping. However, I also realize that there are people who can't even be pleased when they find a church with life in it.
Sincerely,
pa