Unlikely be a problem driving home from Long Island,depending on just how bad the leak is (one drop per minute-Alaskan pipeline break). Depends on the wrenches opinion as to define leak, to some I know a quart an hour is fine and just saves time because all you need to do is change the filter every now and then
I don't know where you will find volunteers to help with an engine drop, but just to be safe make sure you have your perimeter secure with many alarms and locks. Couple of NRA stickers and a Rottweiler or two won't hurt.
Dirk