Once you know roughly how fast you paddle, timing a route is simple arithmetic: distance divided by speed. Use the calculator below with your own pace, or one of the averages from the previous chapter if you don't know your own yet.
Paddle time calculator
km
km/h
Into a headwindOff
km/h
Estimated time1 hr
A few common distances
1
A short evening paddle, 2 km
At a relaxed 4 km/h, that's 30 minutes on the water, an easy after-work loop.
2
A typical weekend outing, 5 km
At an average 5 km/h cruising pace, budget an hour, plus stops.
3
A longer touring day, 10 km
At 5 to 6 km/h, that's roughly two hours of paddling. Plan a rest stop partway.