Hershey, PA Movers

Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage

Best Hershey, PA Moving Company

Hershey is the chocolate town in Derry Township, Dauphin County, about 15 miles east of Harrisburg. It is home to Hersheypark, the Hershey chocolate plant and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Our York moving team moves families, medical staff, students and retirees in and around Hershey all year. Whether you are moving across Derry Township or across the country, we give you a clear plan and a crew that shows up on time.

The older part of town sits around Chocolate Avenue and Cocoa Avenue, where many homes are brick and stone houses from the 1900s to 1940s built by the Hershey company for its workers. These homes are solid but often have narrow stairways, small closets and basements with low ceilings. We pad railings and doorways, take apart beds and large pieces, and plan how each item will come out before we start lifting. If a large piece will not make a tight turn, we tell you up front and help you decide what to do with it.

The medical center brings a steady flow of residents, students and new staff, so we do a lot of apartment and townhome moves on the west side of town. Many of these communities have move hours, parking rules and an office that wants insurance paperwork. We handle that ahead of time. Families moving into newer subdivisions in Derry Township and Palmdale get the same care, from full house moves to furniture-only jobs. Many of those homes have finished basements, big garages and two floors of bedrooms, so we plan the crew size and truck to match.

Timing is a big deal here. From late spring through the holidays, Hersheypark, concerts and events at the Giant Center fill Route 422, Route 322 and Route 743. We plan start times to stay ahead of the traffic when we can. Our packing and unpacking service can box up your whole home or just the fragile items, and we offer storage if your lease and your new home do not line up. Tell us about any pianos, safes or gym equipment when you call so we bring the right crew.

We also move families in nearby Harrisburg, Elizabethtown and Hummelstown. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Hershey move like we are moving our own family. Our mission is simple: quality, professional service at a fair price. Home is where the heart is, and moving is where it starts. Call 717-844-5125 for a free quote.

Two men moving a mattress in a room.
The A & M Friendly Movers crew at work

See What Our Customers Are Saying

Our York, PA & Maryland crew moves families in Hershey every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.8 stars from 65 Google reviews.

★★★★★

“Crew arrived early and work professionally and had us moved from our home to an apartment in four hours. If we ever move again A&M Friendly Movers will be my first call and I will recommend them to everyone I know.”

Richard Luckman

Google review · York, PA & Maryland location

★★★★★

“Movers were very efficient and were careful with everything. Made life so much easier. Put everything together for us. Would use them again and highly recommend to anyone looking to move. Thanks so much!!”

Linda Tosto

Google review · York, PA & Maryland location

★★★★★

“3rd time using them; 2nd time in 3 weeks. They’ve been able to troubleshoot well & figure out how to get some sizeable items around weird twists & turns in old multi-story houses.”

Will Sinnott

Google review · York, PA & Maryland location

Your Hershey Moving Crew

Your Hershey move is handled by our York, PA & Maryland crew, based at 5 Center Street, Mount Wolf, PA 17347. That’s about 32 miles (around 50 minutes) from Hershey, and your hourly clock doesn’t start until we arrive at your home.

Call your local crew: 717-844-5125
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 6 AM–10 PM

Hershey, PA Moving Services

Local Moving

Moves across Hershey and all of Dauphin County.

Long-Distance Moving

Upfront pricing for moves out of state.

Packing & Unpacking

Full or partial packing with quality materials.

Storage

Short- and long-term storage between homes.

Commercial Moving

Offices, retail, and restaurant moves done right.

Junk Removal

Clear out what you do not want to move.

Military Moves

Careful moves on tight PCS timelines.

Piano & Safe Moving

Heavy and specialty items handled safely.

Hershey, PA Weather

Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including snow and ice in the winter.

HERSHEY, PA WEATHER

Hershey at a Glance

14,242

Population

38.6 years

Median Age

$379,200

Median Home Value

$78,587

Median Household Income

16.2 min

Average Commute

53.7% Own

Own vs. Rent

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Hershey, PA, via Census Reporter.

Schools Near Hershey, PA

Hershey is served by Derry Township School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.

Always confirm your school zone with Derry Township School District.

Places to Eat in Hershey

Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.

The Hershey Pantry

American, breakfast and lunch • Visit website

What If... of Hershey

American • Visit website

Fenicci's of Hershey

Italian • Visit website

Piazza Sorrento

Italian • Visit website

Sawasdee

Thai • Facebook page

Tröegs Independent Brewing

Brewery, snack bar • Visit website

Things to Do in Hershey

Hersheypark

Large amusement park with roller coasters and ZooAmerica. • Map

Hershey's Chocolate World

Free chocolate factory tour ride and shops next to Hersheypark. • Map

Hershey Gardens

Public gardens and butterfly house on a hill above town. • Map

The Hershey Story

Museum on Chocolate Avenue about Milton Hershey and the town. • Map

Hershey Theatre

Grand 1930s theater downtown for Broadway shows and concerts. • Map

AACA Museum

Antique Automobile Club of America museum with classic cars. • Map

Moving to or from Hershey? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.

Moving in Hershey: Local Tips From Our Crew

Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Hershey. Here’s what we plan around.

One bulk item weekly

Derry Township’s Standard Service includes weekly curbside collection of one bulk item, and fabric items such as a sofa, box spring or mattress must be covered in plastic for pickup.

Call ahead for Freon

Before setting out refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers or air conditioners, you must contact Waste Management directly to arrange Freon item pickup.

Check the sweeping rotation

Derry Township sweeps streets on a four-week rotation by neighborhood, with areas like the Village, Palmdale, Southpoint and Dartmouth Farms on set days, so check your week before parking a truck curbside.

Plan around Hersheypark crowds

Hersheypark averaged more than 3.3 million visitors a year before the pandemic, making it the most visited theme park in Pennsylvania, so avoid park-bound traffic on summer weekends.

Avoid the October car meet

The Antique Automobile Club of America has held its Eastern Fall Meet in Hershey every October since 1955, often called the world’s largest automotive swap meet.

What Shapes Your Hershey Move Cost

No surprises. Here is exactly what goes into your quote, so you can plan with confidence.

Home Size

How many rooms and how much furniture. A condo and a four-bedroom house are very different jobs.

Distance

Across town, across Dauphin County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.

Access

Move time in Hershey depends on seasonal Hersheypark and event traffic on Routes 422, 322 and 743, apartment move rules near the medical center, and narrow stairs in older homes downtown.

Add-Ons

Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.

Hershey, PA Moving FAQs

Yes. We move a lot of apartments and townhomes near the medical center and can work around move-in dates tied to residency and school schedules.

Hersheypark season, big concerts and holiday events bring heavy traffic on Routes 422, 322 and 743. We can plan an early start or a weekday move.

Yes. We plan for narrow stairs and tight doorways in older Hershey homes and bring the right pads and dollies. Call 717-844-5125 for a free quote.

Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.

Our Mount Wolf office at 5 Center Street is about 32 miles, roughly 48 minutes, from Hershey. We’re a family-owned mover licensed by the PA PUC (A-8927313), and local moves are billed hourly with the clock starting when we arrive.

Hershey is an unincorporated community, so municipal services like trash, recycling and street sweeping come from Derry Township. We’ll help you plan move day around your collection and sweeping schedule during your free quote.

Yes. We regularly plan routes and timing around busy corridors like Route 39 and Chocolate Avenue, and we pad-wrap every piece of furniture. If your apartment or building needs a certificate of insurance, we provide one free of charge.

Ready to Move In or Out of Hershey?

Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.

Hershey Neighborhoods We Move

From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Hershey.

Downtown Hershey / Chocolate Avenue

U.S. Route 422, known as Chocolate Avenue, runs through the center of Hershey, the company town Milton S. Hershey founded in 1903 around his chocolate factory.

Hersheypark / Chocolate World area

Route 39 provides access to Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World in the northern part of Hershey, and the State Police Academy sits north along Hersheypark Drive.

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

The 619-bed academic medical center and Penn State College of Medicine occupy a campus that has grown from 318 to 550 acres since 1970.

Palmdale

A census-designated place in eastern Derry Township with E. Chocolate Avenue (US 422) as its main road, bordered by Hershey on three sides and the borough of Palmyra to the east.

Hummelstown

The borough directly west of Hershey; US 322 and US 422 merge at Hershey's western end at the Route 39 interchange.

Campbelltown

A Lebanon County community of about 3,600 residents bordering Hershey to the east at the intersection of US 322 and PA 117.

Swatara & Hockersville

Unincorporated communities within the western and southern parts of the Hershey CDP in Derry Township.

Waltonville & Oakmont

Oakmont sits near Waltonville and Wood Roads, and Waltonville is in the southern part of Derry Township.

Stoverdale & Clifton

Stoverdale and Clifton lie partially in the southwest corner of Derry Township.

Hershey Areas We Serve

Downtown near Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues

Older brick and stone homes built for Hershey workers, with narrow stairs and street parking close to downtown.

Around the Medical Center

Apartments and townhomes on the west side of town popular with medical staff and students, where community move rules apply.

Palmdale and Derry Township subdivisions

Newer single-family homes with garages and basements east and south of downtown.

Let’s Plan Your Friendly Move Together!


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