Sounds like a good idea. A month is a long time to a hamster, and if she's needy for affection, she should be fine. I'd have the cage in the car, since a half hour ride isn't all that bad. She may love a new environment to explore, but she may also react a bit to the change....you won't know till you get her there.
It may depend on whether she thinks she can whup cat butts if she needs to
. She'll probably pick up there are felines around. Some hams don't seem all that concerned, so do.....Keep us posted!