Well I only say that because every bike in the original list you posted was a mountain bike.

Whether a road bike would be better for you is very subjective; you should certainly take a road bike for a test ride if you can. If you really are going to ride "longer distances" like more than 10-20mi on a ride, then you might do well with a road bike.

But for most people who have not taken the time to get used to (and properly fit!) a road bike, the more comfortable, casual choice would be either a mountain bike, or a "hybrid", because of the more upright seating position, flat handlebars instead of drop bars, and wider, lower-pressure, cushier tires.