Alright since my brother wont be home for 3 days, i cant ask him for info

Ok so for level 15-20 will that take me awhile? 2-5 hours tops?
and if i pvp, im playing on rp-pvp can i still R.I.P people once i hit 20? In the area, like once i hit the new area i can start to pvp places? And does pvp give xp?
like good xP?