It’s likely a half-day to a full day ride, depending on the exact trail route, hills, and how often you stop. A practical estimate for a mixed trail ride would be about 4 to 8 hours for an average recreational cyclist, with faster riders possibly a bit under that and relaxed riders longer.

What affects the time

  • Distance: the exact Digby-to-Northport trail path isn’t clearly standardized in the sources I found, so the riding time depends on which connected roads/trails you use.
  • Terrain: the Digby area includes rolling and coastal terrain, which can slow trail riding compared with flat rail-trail sections.
  • Pace: many casual cyclists average roughly 10 to 15 mph on easier terrain, but trails are often slower because of surface changes, turns, and stops.

Rough planning estimate

A simple way to think about it:

  • Leisure pace: 6 to 8 hours.
  • Moderate pace: 4 to 6 hours.
  • Strong pace with few stops: around 3 to 4.5 hours.

Best practical answer

For trip planning, I’d budget about 5 to 7 hours unless you already know the exact trail connector and surface quality. That gives you enough cushion for navigation, weather, and rest stops.

If you want, I can help estimate it more tightly by mapping the likely route geometry from Digby to Northport.