In the novel it states that a taxi driver would not take Kay from Manhattan to Long Island unless she paid double. Does that sound right? Is it that far?
Sounds possible and probable. Dunno what the law was back in 1946 but metered cabs can now charge what is on the meter from the pickup point to the City line and then DOUBLE the meter for the balance of the trip in Nassau County (where Long Beach is).
Depending on traffic, it can take anywhere from 45 - 90 minutes to drive from midtown to Long Beach.
