It's certainly not the kind of bike I would choose to ride 70 miles on but people do long distances on all kinds of bikes. You don't mention what you are riding now and whether it's comfortable for your current riding. If you've never had a road bike before, I'd suggest getting something used and ride it a bit before making a major investment.
For a recreational rider, who's not hung up on constantly increasing speed, I'd look at bikes with endurance geometry. Most companies have something to offer in this class so look around. As noted earlier, there is very limited inventory for affordable bikes due to covid so if you are set on getting something soon, your options will be limited.