Hackensack · Bergen County, NJ
Road trips from Hackensack
Scout analyzed 41 Hackensack places and surfaced the ones that actually fit road trips.
Places analyzed
41
Matches
24
Typical spend
$35
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Scout-verified spots
Shopping
Roast'd Coffee - Hasbrouck Heights
This coffee roastery and cafe is good for a quick stop for a coffee or light snack, ideal for a solo work session or a casual meet-up. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for about 30 minutes.
Food & Drink
Wonder Hackensack
Wonder Hackensack is a casual dining spot suitable for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $20-$40 per person for a simple meal.
Food & Drink
Chit Chat Diner
Chit Chat Diner is a classic 24/7 diner suitable for a quick, casual meal at any time. It's a reliable spot for a breakfast, lunch, or late-night bite, costing around $15-35 per person.
Food & Drink
PHUHROO @Hackensack | Vietnamese restaurant, pho, Korean fusion restaurant, Asian foods
PHUHROO offers a Vietnamese and Korean fusion meal, suitable for a casual lunch or dinner lasting about an hour. Expect to spend $15-30 per person.
Food & Drink
Thumbody
Thumbody is a standard coffee shop good for a quick solo stop or a casual meet-up, ideal for a morning coffee or an afternoon break. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for coffee and a light snack.
Outdoors
Milton A. Votee Park
Milton A. Votee Park is suitable for a casual outdoor excursion, offering walking trails and a playground for families. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and incur no cost, making it a good complement to a local meal or other activity.
Food & Drink
Cafe HESED
Cafe HESED is suitable for a casual solo stop or a quiet meet-up, ideal for a light meal or coffee. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a visit lasting about an hour.
Food & Drink
Iconic Coffee
Iconic Coffee is a good spot for a quick caffeine fix or a relaxed individual work session. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person.
Outdoors
Dahnert's Lake County Park
This park is suitable for a free family outing or a solo walk, offering play structures and walking paths around a pond. Expect to spend about an hour enjoying the outdoor space.
Outdoors
Overpeck County Park
Overpeck County Park is ideal for a few hours of outdoor activity, offering hiking, playgrounds, and potential equestrian views. It's a free outing that pairs well with a picnic or can be a primary destination for a morning or afternoon.
Food & Drink
690 Park Restaurant Bar & Lounge
This is a good spot for an evening meal and drinks, potentially followed by or combined with dancing. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and about $50-100 per person.
Food & Drink
El Alazan Bar Restaurant
El Alazan is a lively Mexican restaurant and bar, good for an evening meal and drinks that can extend into karaoke or night club fun. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours here, with costs around $25-$50 per person for food and a couple of drinks.
Food & Drink
Tikka Shack Indian Grub
Tikka Shack is a casual Indian restaurant suitable for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend about an hour and $20-40 per person, making it a good stop for dinner before or after an activity in Hackensack.
Food & Drink
Blaze on Fire Restaurant & Grill
Blaze on Fire is a Peruvian restaurant suitable for a casual meal. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-$40 per person.
Outdoors
Foschini Park
Foschini Park is best for families to catch a local baseball game or let kids play outdoors. It's a free, low-key outing, often pairing well with a picnic or a nearby casual meal, lasting 1.5-3 hours.
Food & Drink
Red Kettle Coffee House
This coffee shop is good for a quick stop to grab a drink and perhaps a small bite, pairing well with a solo errand run or a casual meet-up. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for about 30 minutes.
Food & Drink
Bogota Press Cafe
This coffee shop is a good spot for a quick stop to grab a drink and a bite, perhaps before starting errands or as a brief break. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and under $15 per person.
Food & Drink
Café Baires
Café Baires is a good stop for a casual coffee or quick meal, suitable for an hour-long solo visit or meeting a friend. Expect to spend $10-$25 per person.
Nightlife
Tommy Fox's Public House
Tommy Fox's is suitable for a casual evening out with friends or a low-key date, offering bar food and entertainment. Expect to spend $20-$50 per person for drinks and a meal over 1.5 to 2 hours.
Koreatown
Third Floor Pocha & Karaoke (삼층포차 & 노래방)
This spot offers Korean food and private karaoke rooms, suitable for a lively evening outing with friends or a fun date. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $50-$100 per person.
Family
Xtreme Energy
Xtreme Energy is an indoor playground best for active kids' outings or birthday parties, typically lasting 2 hours. Expect to spend $20-35 per child.
Sports & Recreation
Club Pilates
A Club Pilates class is a good solo activity for a 50-minute workout, often costing $25-40 per session without a membership. It can be paired with a coffee run or errand before or after.
Nightlife
Lazy Lanigans
Lazy Lanigans is suitable for an evening meal and drinks, costing around $30-60 per person for an hour and a half visit. It can be a relaxed stop before or after a local event, or a casual night out.
Shopping
The Shops at Riverside
The Shops at Riverside is a large, high-end indoor mall suitable for a half-day outing of shopping, dining, or seeing a movie. Expect to spend $50-$200+ per person depending on activities.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
What Scout found
- 25 of the 41 analyzed Hackensack places fit road trips.
- 20% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 52% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Quiet, Scenic, Adventurous.
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