16 days in Phoenix & Central Arizona & Panama City Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Scottsdale: Phoenix (Off-Road Tours, Balloon Rides, &more), Queen Creek Olive Mill (in Queen Creek) and Phallic Rock (in Carefree).

For traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Scottsdale road trip planning app.

New York City to Scottsdale is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from New York City to Scottsdale. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from New York City in January; daily highs in Scottsdale reach 68°F and lows reach 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Panama City.

Explore Panama City's surroundings by going to St. George Island (Dolphin & Whale Watching, Sea Oats Art Gallery, &more), Ocheesee Creamery (in Grand Ridge) and Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (in Eastpoint).

For ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Panama City online road trip planner.

You can fly from Scottsdale to Panama City in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Scottsdale to Panama City. Traveling from Scottsdale in January, you will find days in Panama City are slightly colder (62°F), and nights are about the same (44°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.