80km south of Konye Urgench (exactly just after the potholes stop) there's a good petrol station (and the last before very close to asghabat). These first 80km south are pretty bad. Count 2hrs for them. Afterwards no propper petrol station untill close to asghabat. Don t leave to early (heat), and not too late (light). It was +48°C when i got there around 17.00 a month ago.
The part of that road north of the crater has some small shops and stops. Can t imagine you dont find fuel there.. bring loads of water! Certainly if you intend riding to the crater by bike.
The road south from the crater to Asghabat is as good as it gets. + 80km/hr easily.
Enjoy! It is magic!
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