That's a driving problem, for sure. Even so, handing the border dude your Nexus card instead of a passport speeds up the process. Did it in Ogensburg, NY this summer. In fact, even though there is no Nexus lane in Ogdensburg, all the lanes have RFID readers you can point your Nexus card at for a free photo and quick transit with the border guard. Coming into the USA anyway. 

But flying into and out of both Canada and the USA the kiosks are always open, and that's where its of greatest advantage to me. No long lines after a long international flight, and no hassles by the customs people.

If you go into/through Canada a lot (or out of the US a lot) you should sign up for Nexus/Global Entry. I got a Nexus card 4 years ago and have not talked to a Canadian or American passport/customs person since. It's cheap and easy.

I had a bout of being depressed a couple of years ago. Decided to actively, out loud, greet the day with an observation about how awesome it is. Sounded new-age and weird for the first month or so, but then I realized I wasn't having to force it. Life *is* good, and each day *is* awesome.