Here we go again. I've been riding drop bar bikes for over 50 years, but I can't tell you whether you're going to like it or not, only that the new bikes are more comfortable and easier to use.
Go to a local shop that rents bikes and rent a road bike for a weekend, and see if you like it. Even better, get out of town where there are some roads you'd like to explore, and find a shop there. And make sure the shop takes a few minutes to set you up right on it.